Security Technologies

Given the security threats just outlined, companies need to understand the technologies that are available to help them minimize security risks. Though the requirements for each company will be different, all companies will benefit by implementing a well-thought-out security plan. This section provides information on the main concepts and technologies that are required to implement end-to-end security for your m-business applications.

Cryptography

The basic objective of cryptography is to allow two parties to communicate over an insecure channel without a third party being able to understand what is being transmitted. This capability is one of the core requirements of a secure environment, as it deals with all aspects of secure data transfer, including authentication, digital signatures, and encryption. On the face of it, cryptography is a simple concept, but it is actually quite complex, especially for large-scale mobile implementations.