Abstract When approaching the development of a mobile application, one of the key design decisions revolves around the server side aspect of the application. Specifically, storage of information relevant to the app’s usage, as well as the backend API’s allowing the app to query the server for information in real time (as opposed to static … Read More
Apple is making a new change in the way it secures the code running in its mobile operating system. This signals – yet again – that threats to mobile devices are very real. The change is currently in the beta version of the next iOS version – 14.5. It makes it more difficult for hackers … Read More
For the first time in the annual desktop operating system market share reports, Chrome OS has passed macOS. According to 2020 numbers from market data firm IDC and a report on IDC’s data by publication GeekWire, Microsoft Windows still holds a commanding lead with more than 80 percent market share followed – for the first … Read More
Imagine finding out your most recent departmental budget was only 40% of what it should be. If you’re like me, you’d get a strong feeling that “something is missing and it’s a real disaster.” Well, here’s the thing. If you’re a CISO – or if your job involves information security in general – you should … Read More
According to a recent Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) news release, “the state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile application that can detect threats to their mobile devices. The Michigan Secure app alerts an individual of suspicious activity on their mobile device, allowing them to interact with … Read More
