The often insecure, “clear-text” connections associated with mobile devices mean that anyone targeting the data transmitted to or stored on those devices has easy access. Some of the most popular file-hosting and file-sharing programs are entirely unencrypted, and actually transmit and store sensitive information like usernames and passwords in text form on your smartphone or mobile device.

What follows is a brief look at the risks for companies that do not yet have a mobile strategy in place, and an overview of the five key considerations that decision-makers should prioritize when designing and implementing their own mobile security strategy.