Security Implications of iOS

Starting with the iPhone's release in 2007, smartphones have greatly increased in popularity and are approaching 25% of the mobile market. The increased popularity is forcing more organizations to deal with the security of their data on both personal and organization owned phones and tablets. It is therefore, critical the implications of smartphones in relation to controlling an organization's data be understood. This paper looks at several threats against iOS devices, the ways they can be mitigated, and what it means for an organization's data.