Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) – Advanced Technology for Mobile Security
In today’s mobile-first world, protecting mobile devices is crucial for business continuity. Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solutions are designed to provide real-time protection against sophisticated mobile threats, such as malware, phishing, and network-based attacks. Lookout and Zimperium, two industry-leading MTD platforms, combine technologies like machine learning, behavioural analytics, and automated remediation to provide seamless and effective protection for your mobile fleet. These solutions ensure that mobile threats are detected, analysed, and neutralised before they can cause damage.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
Zero Touch Mobility (ZTM) integrates seamlessly with your existing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, bringing the power of automation into your ServiceNow platform. ZTM pulls real-time device data into your ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and allows your teams to trigger critical device actions—like lock, wipe, and enroll—all from a single interface.
Analyse real-time data across devices to detect and block malware, phishing attempts, and malicious app behaviour.
Monitor devices for suspicious patterns, flagging anomalies for deeper inspection.
MTD platforms automatically respond to threats by quarantining malicious apps, blocking network connections, and isolating compromised devices.
With mobile devices handling more sensitive data, they have become prime targets for cybercriminals. MTD platforms, such as Lookout and Zimperium, are designed to detect and mitigate key mobile threats:
- Phishing Attacks: Real-time URL filtering and content inspection block malicious links before users are exposed. Lookout focuses on cloud-based URL scanning, while Zimperium offers on-device phishing detection.
- Mobile Malware: MTD platforms scan apps and system files for signs of malware, including zero-day exploits. Lookout’s cloud solution continuously updates with the latest threat intelligence, while Zimperium’s on-device detection blocks malware even offline.
- Network-Based Attacks: Man-in-the-middle attacks and unsecured Wi-Fi threats are mitigated through deep packet inspection (DPI) and network encryption. Zimperium offers enhanced offline protection against network vulnerabilities.
- Device Vulnerabilities: Constant scanning for OS and app vulnerabilities ensures devices are secure, flagging those that need patches.
- Phishing remains one of the most common mobile attack vectors.
- Malware infections can lead to data theft, app tampering, or device control by attackers.
- Network vulnerabilities expose sensitive data to interception in public or unsecured Wi-Fi.
Both Lookout and Zimperium integrate multiple layers of security technologies to protect mobile devices from a range of threats.
- Lookout: Uses a cloud-based Security Cloud to analyse billions of app behaviours, providing predictive threat analysis and fast detection of malware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Lookout’s cloud infrastructure allows for extensive threat intelligence that is continuously updated.
- Zimperium: Leverages the z9 engine, a machine learning-based on-device protection solution, to detect threats without relying on cloud connections. Zimperium’s z9 engine ensures protection even in offline environments, making it ideal for remote or disconnected use cases.
Lookout’s cloud-based analysis scans apps and devices, while Zimperium’s on-device engine works instantly, even without internet access.
Lookout and Zimperium provide VPN monitoring, DPI, and encrypted connections to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and ensure secure browsing.
Both platforms vet apps before installation and monitor for abnormal behavior that could signal malicious activity or data leakage.
Constant checks for unauthorised changes (such as rooting or jailbreaking) ensure that compromised devices are flagged and isolated.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms handle device policy enforcement, app distribution, and compliance management, but they do not offer robust protection against active cyber threats. Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) bridges this gap by adding real-time security measures to detect malware, phishing, and network-based attacks, providing a fully integrated mobile security strategy.
EMM for Compliance: EMM platforms like Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE are essential for managing configurations and enforcing device policies.
MTD for Active Threat Protection: Lookout and Zimperium add active security layers that can detect and mitigate threats in real time, providing comprehensive defense against threats that EMM cannot address.
Layered Defense Approach: By combining MTD and EMM, businesses can ensure devices are both compliant with security policies and fully protected from sophisticated threats
- Automated Remediation: MTD automatically blocks or quarantines malicious apps and threats, while EMM can apply policies to further secure the device after remediation.
- Enhanced Visibility: MTD provides detailed insights into threats and device status, which can be shared with EMM platforms to improve compliance and reporting.
Why Lookout and Zimperium Are Critical for Securing Mobile Devices
Deploying MTD solutions like Lookout and Zimperium provides a critical layer of security that ensures mobile devices remain secure, compliant, and productive. These platforms protect sensitive corporate data from being compromised by rapidly evolving threats.
- Reduced Attack Surface: Real-time detection and automated remediation prevent cybercriminals from exploiting device vulnerabilities.
- Increased Productivity: Employees can work confidently, knowing their devices are protected from phishing, malware, and other security risks.
- Automated Compliance: MTD solutions ensure devices remain compliant with internal and external security regulations, while providing real-time reporting for IT teams.
