With the rapid infusion of mobile devices within the enterprise and the growing adoption of company-issued and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – mobility is a focal point for containing security risk. As is understanding the risks introduced by mobile applications to sensitive data and company reputation.

Consider a seemingly innocuous mobile phone flashlight app. A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit revealed that a flashlight app maker was illegally transmitting users’ precise locations and unique device identifiers to third parties, including advertising networks.