sierravmi virtual mobile infrastructure (vmi). android-based vdi
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Virtual Mobile Infrastructure Protect Your Mobile Apps
BYOD Access Is a Reality
95% of organizations allow employee-owned devices “in some way
shape or form”1
44% of job seekers prefer employers that support BYOD policies2
$950 - $3,150 per U.S. employee per year can be saved by
implementing a BYOD program through increased productivity3
1 Cisco IBSG Horizons Study 2 http://www.informationweek.com/mobile/6-risks-your-byod-policy-must-address/d/d-id/1107451?page_number=1 3 Dell Global BYOD Survey 2013 4 Ovum Multi-Market BYOD Survey 2013
Mobile Devices Introduce Risk
Insider Abuse
Accidental Data Exposure
Cyber Attack
Physical Theft
VDI Isn’t the Solution for BYOD
Expensive
VDI Shortcomings
– Not designed for touch
– No multimedia redirection
– No access to camera, printer, video, GPS
Total cost for Microsoft VDI, Citrix, and hardware is $1,000+ per user1
Not designed for cellular edge, 3G networks
1 Microsoft Desktop OS $187 per user, Citrix $300/user
Requires High Bandwidth
Designed for Windows
Risks of Uncontrolled Devices
Weak Encryption
No support for strong
authentication
Unpatched application
Stores PHI on phone
No auditing of user access
Unpatched phone OS
In violation of HIPAA compliance requirements
Virtual Mobile Infrastructure
There is a solution…
Virtual Mobile Infrastructure (VMI)
VMI is a service that hosts mobile apps or full
operating systems on remote servers
Provide remote access to:
Android, Apple iOS and Windows Phone with client apps
Any HTML 5-enabled device
Centralize app management to:
Eliminate need to install and upgrade apps on every device
SierraVMI Deployment
SierraVMI hosting Android applications
Authentication Server
Laptop
Tablet
Phone
SierraVMI Keeps Business Data Safe
SierraVMI Shields Mobile Data
4096-bit ECDHE Encryption
Dual factor authentication
SierraVMI:
• Records mobile app access
• Stores app data securely in the data center
• IT can centrally upgrade mobile apps
End user
Architecture #1: Mobile App Virtualization
VMI Security Gateway Clients
Authentication Server
Benefits Very high density
Apps can share resources like GPU
Easy to manage
No need for expensive storage
Considerations Cannot define hardware
resources per session
64-bit Android
Multi User Extensions
User 1
User 3 User 2
HW Offload Engines
Authentication Server
Architecture #2: Android LXC Container
VMI Security Gateway Clients
Benefits Each user can install their own apps
Android equivalent to desktop virtualization
Considerations Low density
LXC
Android Work Space1
Android Work Space n
Access Control Audit
Control
SierraVMI and the 5 Pillars of Mobile Security
How SierraVMI addresses mobile security requirements for compliance
Transmission Security
Integrity Person or
Entity Authentication
Enforce consistent
multi-factor authentication
for all apps
Granularly control access; back up files on server to
prevent accidental deletion
Centrally manage access controls for all apps; assign
policies based on LDAP/AD
groups
Audit mobile activity with detailed logs and session recordings
Use 4096-bit encryption and
client cert authentication for all mobile
apps
Monitor User and Application Activity
Dashboard of
system status
Detailed logs
of user activity
Geo-tracking
User Monitoring
Record user sessions for forensics
Allow admins to view up to 8 live sessions
Prevent Data Loss
Watermarking deters users from photographing screens
– Watermark all content including documents, video, pictures with no additional overhead
Anti-screen capture prevents users from taking screenshots
With VMI, no data is downloaded to the phone
– Users cannot copy and paste text
Securely Store and Distribute Content
Share sensitive videos using multi-media redirection
– Ensure users do not capture or download files
– Watermark images & videos
Store files on data center servers, not users’ devices
Strong Authentication
Prevent unauthorized access with:
– Client certificates
– One-time password (sent via text message)
– Restricting access based on geographic location
– Brute force login protection
Ensure only legitimate users access your data
Single Sign-on to Ease Management
Integrate with LDAP, Active
Directory or SAML
Access email, calendar,
contacts, and business apps
without needing to re-
authenticate
Automate app provisioning
Reduce IT helpdesk calls due
to forgotten passwords
Improve user experience by
eliminating extra login steps
IT Cost Reduction Directory Services Integration
Centralized data storage
Prevent data loss from device theft
Centralized patch management
Eliminate concerns of devices with vulnerable or unpatched software
Regularly scan Android server for viruses and vulnerabilities
Simplify and Secure Mobile App Management
Before VMI With VMI
Companies rely on heavy-handed MDM features like remote wipe to prevent data loss
Each app has different encryption and authentication capabilities
Limited ability to monitor mobile user access to business apps
Remote VPN access to network resources difficult to restrict or audit
Companies must develop mobile apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry
Data is never downloaded to mobile devices
All apps support multi-factor auth, strong encryption & SSO
Optional logging and video recording of privileged users
Granular control and monitoring of remote access from mobile apps
Companies can develop an app for Android and support all devices
Mobile Business Applications
Healthcare Finance Utilities
Travel Retail Wireless
Doctors can view and update patient data from a tablet
Financial advisors can provide clients investment info
Technicians can access outage data and maps
Sales assistants can ring up sales on the store floor
Flight attendants can view flight status and rebook passengers
Service providers offering value added hosting service.
Mobile Security Checklist
4096 Bit SSL
Prevent data breaches and leaks
Privacy and data loss
Address regulations such as SOX and FINRA
Secure remote access
Address NIST SP 800-53 and ISO/IEC 27002
The End
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