Metaforic, the innovative software security company, and Forrester today announced they will host a joint mobile security webinar on March 21. The one-hour session will provide an overview of the latest mobile threats, and will discuss in detail the relative security merits of various mobile platforms (e.g., iOS, Android) and associated implementation approaches (e.g., HTML5, Objective-C, Java).

Recent surveys report that up to 79 percent of mobile malware exists on the Android platform, but even users restricted to the sanctity of Apple’s walled garden—and further protected by in-application jailbreak detection—are no longer safe in today’s current threat environment. Application providers who want their software to function correctly, even in imperfectly protected or hostile environments, need to avail themselves of the latest security techniques to prevent stolen accounts, fraudulent transactions and other unwanted subversions.

While mobile application providers typically do not have a choice of operating platforms (all need to be supported), they do need to be aware of the risks inherent in each platform, the security implications of the development approach and the additional protections available. This webinar will outline these issues, and show how certain technologies can harden applications against these threats so the real focus can be on overall user experience and product innovation.

Attendees will gain thought-provoking insights and learn new techniques for securing their mobile applications, including:

• Is iOS really as secure as the media has previously reported?
• What are the security implications of implementing in HTML5 or Java?
• Which mobile security solutions align with the diverse threat vectors?
• How self-defending software technology can bring strong, in-app security to platforms

According to the 2013 Sophos security report, “It is likely…mobile malware will start to borrow more techniques from its PC cousin. The open versus walled garden control model will continue to be tested with both ends of the spectrum creating opportunities for cyber criminals to capitalize.”

Using Metaforic technology, application developers can automatically infuse a patented immune system into their applications to ensure they can defend themselves from malware, subversion, tampering, or other attacks, protecting both themselves and their users. Building security directly into the application is particularly critical on iOS since Apple restricts third party security applications, such as anti-malware offerings or BYOD protection.

About Metaforic

Metaforic is a leader in software security, protecting software from the inside out, so critical programs can safely run in hostile or imperfectly protected operating environments. Metaforic software immunization technology defends virtually any software from subversion, theft, piracy, tampering or other corruption. It is proven in millions of deployed instances, from consumer devices to business software. Only software protected by Metaforic earns the Mark of Security distinction. Offices are located in the United States, Europe and Japan. Further information is available at www.metaforic.com.

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