Mobile Device Security

Software, Services, and Hardware to Protect Smartphones

Smartphone security is becoming increasingly important, as business information and personal information moves from the PC onto handheld storage. Anti-virus client applications are available for most high level operating systems today, and mobile device management services are offering comprehensive services with remote lock/wipe functions, firewalls, virus protection, and backup. Mobile security services revenue growth exceeded 40% in 2009, driven by enterprise IT managers looking to safeguard corporate data, and regulatory requirements to protect sensitive personal and financial information.

This study offers a comprehensive overview of the market for security software and services, with a comparison of the security ecosystems supporting various smartphone operating systems. Revenue and trends are forecast for client application software sold to end users, and for device management security services. Fingerprint sensors are also highlighted as a growing feature in security and navigation for handsets.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • How dangerous is mobile malware?
  • Which smartphone operating systems are the most secure?
  • What options does an enterprise have for securing its mobile workforce?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Wireless carriers
  • IT Managers
  • Smartphone vendors
  • Security software suppliers
  • Biometrics suppliers
  • MDM service providers

Table of Contents

Executive Summary: Top-Line Forecast
Executive Summary: Drivers
Executive Summary: Inhibitors
Executive Summary: Market Breakdown
Executive Summary: Summary and Strategic Recommendations
CHARTS:

Section 1.
Executive Summary
1.1. Guidelines

Section 2.
Mobile Security Market
2.1. Mobile Market Background
2.2. Mobile Security Issues
2.3. Factors Limiting the Spread of Mobile Malware
2.4. Threats Are a Market Driver
2.5. Regulatory Compliance Is a Market Driver
2.6. Mobile Security Client Software
2.7. Mobility Management
2.8. Hardware and Firmware-Based Security
2.9. Arm Wrestling in the Ecosystem
2.9.1. Android
2.9.2. Apple
2.9.3. BlackBerry
2.9.4. Microsoft Windows Mobile
2.9.5. Symbian

Section 3.
Mobile Security Technology
3.1. Malware
3.1.1. Trojan Horses
3.1.2. Worms
3.1.3. Spyware
3.1.4. Spam
3.2. Vectors
3.2.1. Bluetooth
3.2.2. Wi-Fi
3.2.3. Mobile Connectivity
3.2.4. Multimedia Cards
3.2.5. Application Downloads
3.3. Solutions
3.3.1. Anti-Virus Software
3.3.2. Firewalls and Mobile VPNs
3.3.3. Sandboxes
3.3.4. Encryption
3.3.5. Remote Control
3.3.6. Filtering
3.3.7. Firmware
3.3.8. Signed Certificates
3.3.9. Biometrics
3.4. Open Operating Systems

Section 4.
Key Industry Players
4.1. AdaptiveMobile Security Ltd
4.2. Airscanner USA
4.3. Aplix Corporation
4.4. Apple Inc
4.5. AuthenTec
4.6. Birdstep Technology ASA
4.7. BullGuard Ltd
4.8. Certicom
4.9. CloudSync Inc
4.10. Columbitech
4.11. ESET LLC
4.12. Excitor A/S
4.13. F-Secure Corporation
4.14. Google
4.15. Hewlett-Packard Development Company
4.16. iPass Inc
4.17. Kaspersky Lab
4.18. McAfee Inc
4.19. Mformation Technologies Inc
4.20. Microsoft Corporation
4.21. NetMotion Wireless Inc
4.22. Nokia
4.23. NSS Labs
4.24. PGP Corporation
4.25. Research In Motion Limited
4.26. Sybase Inc
4.27. SMobile Systems
4.28. Symantec Corporation
4.29. Symbian Foundation
4.30. Trend Micro Incorporated
4.31. Trust Digital
4.32. Unisys
4.33. Validity Sensors Inc
4.34. Wavelink Corporation

Section 5.
Industry Collaboration
5.1. Standards Organizations
5.1.1. BONDI
5.1.2. Financial Services Technology Consortium
5.1.3. Telecommunications Industry Association
5.2. Collaborative Organizations
5.2.1. Contact Network of Spam Authorities
5.2.2. Operation Spam Zombies
5.2.3. London Action Plan
5.2.4. SpotSpam
5.2.5. Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group
5.2.6. Anti-Phishing Working Group
5.2.7. International Working Group on Data Protection in Telecommunications
5.2.8. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Task Force on Spam

Section 6.
Market Forecasts
6.1. Pricing for Security Services
6.2. Trends in Managed Security Services and Client Applications
6.3. Regional Trends
6.4. Trends by Operating System
6.5. Hardware Trends

Section 7.
Company Directory

Section 8.
Acronyms
Sources and Methodology
Notes





Tables
  • Mobile Security Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Shipments by Region, World Market: 2009
  • Key Malware Releases, 2000 to 2009
  • Connectivity in Mobile Handsets, World Market: 2009
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by OS, World Market: 2009
  • Smartphone Security Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Security Client Subscribers by OS, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • ARPU and ASP for Security Products and Services, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Subscribers, by OS, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Biometric Sensor Revenue in Mobile Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Shipments by Region, World Market: 2009
  • Key Malware Releases: 2000 to 2009
  • Connectivity in Mobile Handsets, World Market: 2009
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by OS, World Market: 2009 (Millions)
  • Smartphone Security Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014 ($ Millions)
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014 (Millions)
  • Security Client Subscribers by OS, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014 (Millions)

Charts
  • Mobile Security Revenue World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by OS World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Security Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Files Downloaded to Mobile Handsets, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Person-to-Person Payment Subscribers by Region, World Market: 2009
  • Mobile Banking Subscribers by Region, World Market: 2009
  • MDM Revenue, World Market: 2007 to 2009
  • Malware Threats by Type, World Market: 2000 to 2009
  • Malware Threats by Vector, World Market: 2000 to 2009
  • Mobile Security Subscribers, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Pre-Loaded Security Applications, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Security Revenue per User, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by OS, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Biometric Sensor Revenue, Mobile Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Security Revenue, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Files Downloaded to Mobile Handsets, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Person-to-Person Payment Subscribers by Region, World Market: 2009
  • Mobile Banking Subscribers by Region, World Market: 2009
  • MDM Revenue, World Market: 2007 to 2009
  • Malware Threats by Type, World Market: 2000 to 2009
  • Malware Threats by Vector, World Market: 2000 to 2009
  • Mobile Security Subscribers, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Pre-Loaded Security Applications, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Mobile Security Revenue per User, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Smartphone Security Subscribers by OS, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014
  • Biometric Sensor Revenue, Mobile Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2014

Figures
  • Malware Threats, Cumulative, World Market: 2004 to 2009
  • Figure 3.1 The Handset Display Resulting from the ???Skulls??? Trojan 18 The LG Expo Handset Includes a Fingerprint Sensor Figure 3.1 The Handset Display Resulting from the "Skulls" Trojan 18
  • An Example of Encryption for BlackBerry Email
  • Management of Permissions in an Android Handset