Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be Encouraged

Consumer adoption of mobile devices is growing rapidly, enabled by affordable prices, increasingly reliable connections, and faster transmission speeds. According to a recent analysis, mobile devices are the fastest growing consumer technology, with worldwide sales increasing from 300 million in 2010 to an estimated 650 million in 2012.1 Advances in computing technology have resulted in increased speed and storage capacity for mobile devices.