Dell warns firms not to get complacent over mobile security

Managing data and applications on mobile devices should be a priority for IT admins, according to Dell.

Businesses need to focus on the software side of things, not just the hardware it is running on, Don Ferguson, VP and CTO for software at Dell told delegates during a panel discussion.

“Poorly designed software is the main reason for security breaches. Step one [for protection] is to make sure you have proper expertise for developing software,” he said at Dell World 2014. “Mobile device security touches everything from data classification [to] privileges. It’s important to secure the device and ensure that only the right people retain rights to the data.”