Privacy & Security in Mobile Devices, Social Network Services and Social Reform

Abstract

Mobile computing devices and social networks have become very popular for contact away from home or in the office. Though meant for increased productivity in the workplace, the benefits are not without risks. Human resources and systems are recognized as essential to society and business operations. Challenges to information security professionals require, first of all, convincing management about the problem and then considering awareness programs for the workforce to inculcate information security as a highly valued attribute. Such awareness raising could be developed to transform attitudinal changes to follow risk management procedures for regular use with the use of mobile devices. Rules and restrictions take time to materialize. Self-control from an individual made aware of the risks takes no time. Now, with the Internet of Things (IoT) it is possible for various devices to hover around mobile users and make use of control features in buildings and automobiles as well. This makes the demand for robust security systems to ward off attacks, essential