Increase in mobile device deployments comes along with upsurge in security attacks. A study by Juniper Networks revealed that last year there was a 250% jump in the number of threats in the mobile space from malware and viruses. Yet 59% of employees who use their phone for business do so without permission, representing a potential compromise of enterprise security.

The cost of even a single mobile data compliance lapse, according to a Aberdeen survey, is estimated at the low end at $140 thousand and at the high end at more than $1 million. This poses real security issues for IT administrators who also face emerging challenges posed by Cloud Computing, open Android devices, and social collaboration and networking. In fact, concerns over the security of mobile devices remain a key factor restricting enterprise mobility adoption.