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Enterprise mobile security smackdown: iOS vs. Android vs. Windows
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Editor's note
As mobile operating systems continue fighting the war for the title of king of the consumer realm, IT administrators have their eyes on the battle for the enterprise throne.
The mobile OSes that have made their way into the workplace are geared toward consumers, but the OSes have begun focusing on the enterprise too. With each new operating system version and device release, iOS, Android and the Windows mobile OSes have more tools and features for enterprise mobile security. The war for consumer hearts continues to rage, but is the battle for the enterprise won?
Read on to find out which management and enterprise mobile security features iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 8 and RT have to offer, plus where the gaps are. Decide for yourself which is the victor.
1Android isn't down for the count
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Android. Lots of people see the Android OS as being too unsecure for the enterprise, and it definitely has its fair share of problems. A storied history of malware, problems with fragmentation and few or incomplete management tools for IT are just a few of the big-time complaints.
But with each new version of Android, more management features arrive, and some device vendors are even taking it upon themselves to make Android -- or at least certain Android devices -- more secure and manageable. Before you count Android out, consider whether the new and growing management tools can potentially outweigh the risks and headaches.
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