Make it Mobile. How to successfully implement a secure mobile strategy.

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1 Make it Mobile How to successfully implement a secure mobile strategy

2 Make it Mobile The mobile revolution is unstoppable. Mobile devices are proliferating in today s personal and professional environment, and there are now more mobile devices than people on the planet. In order to adapt to the fast-paced trend of mobilization, organizations worldwide are making their applications, data and corporate information accessible to customers, suppliers and employees from virtually any portable device. Do benefits outweigh concerns? Mobile applications are changing the way business is done, offering instant access to services for your users. And the conveniences of mobile applications can yield many benefits: mobile apps can save time, reduce cost, and accelerate business, boosting everything from workforce productivity to customer loyalty. Mobile Facts there will be 2.1 billion mobile phones worldwide by 2017 Unfortunately, hackers are taking advantage of the many complexities created by the mobile ecosystem to exploit vulnerabilities, resulting in sophisticated fraud schemes and theft of sensitive data. With relentless threats to data integrity, new requirements for data protection, and complex regulations around the privacy of sensitive data, both financial and business organizations face significant challenges as they embrace the mobile trend. Potential threats to mobile applications including m-banking, m-commerce, or even remote access to the corporate network are similar to those of traditional applications; only the platform and technology have changed. And with the increasing trend of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in the workforce, security continues to grow in importance % 11.7 % 2.9 % 0.5 % 0.6 % Android Apple Windows BlackBerry Other The benefits of mobile are clear, but as the business world continues to evolve with the influence of ongoing technological developments, security practices must change along with it. 1 Source: IDC, 2014 Q3

3 Make it Mobile Becoming as strong as the weakest link Vulnerabilities or weaknesses in any area of a mobile application can open an organization up to risk and may result in serious consequences, including data loss, fraud, loss of revenue, and even damage to brand reputation. Source: Gartner (August 2013) As the mobile environment continues to evolve, protecting access and integrity of mobile applications is a must. However, any security system is only as effective as its weakest link, which can often be the users themselves. by 2017, 50 % of employees will use their own device for work 50% 51% 35% 60% do not password protect their device have financial apps on their phones have shopping apps desire secure mobile authentication VASCO helps you to successfully implement a secure mobile strategy When it comes to user adoption of a mobile application, user experience can often be a determining factor in its success or failure. Unfortunately, mobile users don t want to be burdened with a laborious process to access accounts or complete and sign transactions. Two-factor authentication can offer an answer to this challenge. VASCO s renowned DIGIPASS authentication technology delivers a higher level of security than traditional passwords, and ensures that only authorized users gain access to sensitive information. What s more, our innovative authentication and signing options from QR Codes to transparent one-time passwords (OTP) to Bluetooth-enabled options - can make the process seamless and even enjoyable for your mobile users. VASCO can help you to balance the need for stronger mobile application security with demands for user convenience with userfriendly two-factor authentication and e-signing options that take security friction out of the equation. By delivering comprehensive mobile application security as well as a painless authentication and e-signing experience for your mobile users, we can bring the right combination of security and convenience to your mobile security strategy. 2

4 Secure your mobile assets 3 Key benefits of mobile authentication Enhanced application security Improved business flexibility Excellent user convenience Easier to deploy and manage Future-proof and easy to scale Increased customer trust and loyalty Improved competitive advantage Lower TCO When it comes to your mobile applications, VASCO can help you ensure the right levels of security, without creating additional challenges for your mobile users. Our mobile security portfolio includes: DIGIPASS for Apps DIGIPASS for Mobile MYDIGIPASS.COM Virtual DIGIPASS DIGIPASS Nano DIGIPASS powered by Intel ITP Visual Transaction Signing Bluetooth Solutions

5 VASCO s Mobile Solutions Portfolio Comprehensive SDK for Developers DIGIPASS for Apps DIGIPASS for Apps is a comprehensive developer s toolkit (SDK) that natively integrates complete mobile security, twofactor authentication and electronic signing into your mobile applications. Through a robust library of APIs, you can extend and strengthen security for your applications and deliver unprecedented convenience to your users, while streamlining the application deployment and lifecycle management process. DIGIPASS for APPS Software Authentication DIGIPASS for Mobile DIGIPASS for Mobile balances the need for stronger mobile security with user demands for convenience by delivering a frictionless, hands-free two-factor authentication and e-signing experience along with built-in application security to ensure that any application running on a mobile platform is self-protected in all the aspects of application runtime. And when combined with DIGIPASS for Apps, DIGIPASS for Mobile offers a comprehensive and integrated security framework for your mobile applications. 4

6 VA S C O s mobile authentication solutions Cloud Service for Application Providers MYDIGIPASS MYDIGIPASS is VASCO s cloud-based, two-factor authentication service that enables application providers to deliver a single and secure login experience for their users, across multiple web and mobile applications. MYDIGIPASS has been designed with the needs of the service provider in mind, delivering the unique and powerful combination of industry-leading security, intuitive end user experience, and a costeffective and scalable deployment model. SMS Authentication Virtual DIGIPASS Virtual DIGIPASS offers a user-friendly and cost-efficient solution for strong user authentication and e-signatures. Virtual DIGIPASS allows dynamic passwords to be sent to a user s mobile phone via SMS. The solution can be used as a primary authentication method or as back-up in case an authentication device is lost or has been forgotten. This guarantees a continuity of service without requiring helpdesk support. Based on two-factor authentication - something you know and something you already have - Virtual DIGIPASS adds another layer of security to log-in functions where static passwords are still in use. 5

7 VA S C O s mobile authentication solutions Bluetooth-enabled Authentication DIGIPASS Bluetooth VASCO s Bluetooth authentication solutions simplify authentication without compromising on security. Our solutions allow you to create a seamless and secure connection between the authenticator and the mobile device through Bluetooth pairing. No need to manually enter a password or plug in a USB cable. Through an end-to-end encrypted channel, VASCO introduces an unprecedented level of security for mobile users and online applications, enabling your organization to instantly and securely exchange information with your users and reinforce security without additional configuration demands. Our Bluetooth solutions offer both authentication and e-signature functionality and are ideally suited to secure your high-value environments such as online transactions, (mobile) applications, PKI environments and corporate network access. Visual Transaction Signing CrontoSign CrontoSign is an innovative patented visual transaction signing solution providing a user friendly and effective way to withstand even very sophisticated attacks by Trojan malware, targeting online banking services. The Cronto mobile application delivers the most optimal combination of usability, security and cost of ownership by allowing users to verify and sign transactions anytime, anywhere. Account holders simply scan a CrontoSign image on the bank s website with their mobile phone. Transaction details are immediately displayed on the screen of the user s mobile device. Users verify these transaction details and sign the transaction with the generated electronic signature displayed on their screen. 6

8 Why choose VASCO for Mobile Security? Today, VASCO enables millions of users to conduct even the most sensitive transactions securely on mobile devices. Some of the leading financial and consumer organizations around the world trust VASCO to secure their mobile applications. Our current customers include HSBC, Santander, Citibank, Rabobank, KBC, Bank of America, BNP Paribas Fortis, ING, ABN AMRO, Deutsche Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Bank,... Our customers choose us to help them gain: Comprehensive Mobile App Protection VASCO helps to bring new, inter-connected levels of security to your application to reduce threats and combat fraud. With VASCO s solutions, all core components of a mobile application can now be secured at every level, and protection is easily integrated, without performance disruptions or end user visibility. A Hands Free Mobile User Experience With broad, flexible, fully integrated two-factor authentication and electronic signing options, you can deliver on the simplicity and convenience demands unique to your mobile users, even for the most sensitive transactions. Streamlined Development & Deployment VASCO s solutions have been designed to be flexible and friendly for application developers, so they can focus on application features that drive new business opportunity. VASCO also offers full-service implementation support for any component of your project, from design to publishing. 7

9 VASCO BUSINESS CASE Croatian Telecom uses VASCO s strong authentication to secure its Virtual Desktop Objective Croatian Telecom intended to offer a Virtual Desktop to its customers with a completely integrated security solution. They had to design a solution that would provide high security at a competitive price per month per user. Challenge The main challenge was to implement a secure but cost-effective solution that is user-friendly and would fit into the existing infrastructure. Solution Virtual DIGIPASS in combination with IDENTIKEY Authentication Server provided the perfect answer to the demands of Croatian Telecom. The solution offers an easy-to-integrate, highly secure environment and fits into the pricing policy of the company. About Croatian Telecom is a member of the T-HT Group and a leading provider of telecommunications services in Croatia. The basic activities comprise provision of telecommunications services, design and construction of telecommunications networks in the territory of the Republic of Croatia. In addition to the provision of fixed telephony services, the group also provides Internet services, including IPTV, data transmission services and GSM and UMTS mobile telephone networks. VASCO s solution is highly portable as the mobile phone acts as an authentication device. End users no longer have to worry or think about carrying around an extra device for authentication, and we don t have to worry about the distribution process of hardware authenticators. Goran Car, Director of Professional Services Division from Combis. 8

10 VASCO BUSINESS CASE Qatargas secures corporate network access by implementing DIGIPASS and IDENTIKEY into its Citrix metaframe Objective The company deployed IDENTIKEY Authentication Server Gold Edition together with DIGIPASS GO 6, Virtual DIGIPASS and DIGIPASS for Mobile. This combination allows the group to secure access to its business applications for its different target groups. IDENTIKEY works seamlessly with the various DIGIPASS solutions and requires no additional hardware investment. Moreover, the number of users over time is easy to extend thanks to the flexible licensing system. About Qatargas pioneered the liquefied natural gas industry in Qatar. Today the company is realizing its vision to deliver LNG to customers around the globe from its facilities in Qatar. With remote offices and on- and offshore plants in different locations, Qatargas was looking for a secure remote access solution allowing its employees and contractors worldwide to access its corporate network and business applications. Challenge Implement a Citrix compliant solution that secures the company s network and applications enabling remote access for executive management, remote offices and contractors. Solution DIGIPASS has leveraged the security level of Qatargas remote network and business applications through the use of dynamic onetime passwords. DIGIPASS in combination with IDENTIKEY Authentication Server is fully compliant with Citrix solutions hence providing secure remote access to the Citrix metaframe. We prefer to use software authentication devices whenever applicable to avoid the logistic challenges of delivering hardware devices to our overseas offices and plants. The fact that VASCO s solutions are reliable and simple to manage, was a decisive factor in the decision making process. Mohammed Abu-Nejim Head of Data Networks at Qatargas 9

11 VASCO BUSINESS CASE Randstad Germany uses VASCO to secure remote access Objective Replace the existing authentication solution for secure remote access to the corporate network for approximately 1,000 mobile employees. Challenge The migration had to be made quickly and on the fly, without compromising the security of the remote access solution. Solution Randstad opted for the combination of VASCO s IDENTIKEY Authentication server and DIGIPASS authenticators. As a back-up for the hardware DIGIPASS, Randstad also deployed Virtual DIGIPASS and DIGIPASS for Mobile. About To protect its sensitive data from unauthorized access, the employment agency Randstad Germany has been relying for years on a strong two-factor authentication solution to secure its remote access. When after the spring of 2011 a security issue was detected in the solution of the manufacturer at the time, Randstad decided to switch to VASCO s DIGIPASS authentication solution and IDENTIKEY Authentication Server. Availability and safety were our main priorities for our remote access solution. The concerns we had about the security of our previous solution provider prompted us to look around for alternatives We were really impressed by the possibilities and found it to be more suitable than our former solution. Stefan Gräf, Team Manager Network & Storage at Randstad Germany. 10

12 VASCO BUSINESS CASE HSBC Bank Brazil provides full integration between its electronic channels with m-banking and VASCO s DIGIPASS for Mobile Objective Enhance HSBC Bank Brazil s multi-channel approach by offering secure m-banking services to its retail customer base. Challenge To secure HSBC m-banking services, the application must be small and generic, fit for any mobile device. Furthermore, the application needs to be chip, device and telecom provider independent. Solution DIGIPASS for Mobile conveniently provides secure m-banking services anywhere, anytime. From now on, HSBC Brazil retail customers are identified through their mobile phone and social security number instead of their account number. This new method whereby the mobile phone is used as an authentication device enables customers to use their mobile phone to access HSBC services through all channels (ATM, Internet banking, phone banking) without needing to remember their account and branch number in addition to user name and password combinations. About HSBC Bank Brazil is the first bank in Brazil to offer integrated m-banking services based on VASCO s DIGIPASS for Mobile. HSBC retail customers can withdraw cash from ATMs, make transactions, money transfers and online payments using their mobile phone as an authentication device. We chose VASCO because the company is worldwide recognized as a reliable global authentication services provider. Furthermore, DIGIPASS for Mobile is a highly scalable solution with a very cost-effective maintenance and roll-out. VASCO s mobile authentication solution allows HSBC Brazil to offer its customers a highly secure yet convenient and simplified online user experience. Marcello Veronese Head of One HSBC distribution 11

13 VASCO BUSINESS CASE All round security for Odeabank s application thanks to VASCO s DIGIPASS for Apps Objective Odeabank had to comply with the rules issued by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey while issuing a better customer experience, stating that two-factor authentication is mandatory for performing financial transactions via online banking. Challenge The bank wanted to integrate the solution into the mobile banking application worked on ios, Andorid & Windows8, because they wanted a fast and convenient solution, with no friction for the end user. Solution Solution DIGIPASS for Apps can be integrated and modified easily according to the bank s needs and guarantees a quick, safe and simple login process. About Having entered the Turkish banking industry in 2012, Odeabank maintained steady growth and continued to solidify its achievements. After two and a half years of its foundation, Odeabank moved up to 10th place among private deposit banks. Today, the bank has 53 branches and 1477 employees. Odeabank proved a distinctive service quality in the banking sector thanks to a service model built on well-thought processes, technological infrastructure, and qualified and experienced human resources. VASCO s solution met our needs better than other competitors solution, rather than having a single OTP application in the stores as most of our competitors preferred, we embodied the OTP feature into our single mobile banking Odeabank app. Mr. Tayfun Küçük, Chief Technology Officer at Odeabank 13

14 MOBILE CUSTOMER QUOTES We are thrilled to partner with VASCO, says Jean-Louis Van Houwe, CEO of Monizze. We offer our customers elaborate payment solutions without compromising security. VASCO has built a worldwide reputation as a specialist in securing banking applications. By integrating VASCO s innovative and renowned technology into our web applications, we give our users the fundamental trust to use our online services in a secure manner without being oblivious about user-friendliness. We believe VASCO offers a product and service that is unrivalled by its competitors, said Chris White, Chief Information Officer at Clyde & Co. Moreover, the ability of our support team to resolve any token issues with VASCO directly, rather than having to work through a supplier, means we can ensure our lawyers are online quickly and easily, and ultimately deliver a stronger service to our clients. Marcello Veronese, Director of Digital Channels at HSBC, says; The enhancement of this broader DIGIPASS for Mobile deployment is the result of more than five years of research and development. We wanted to ensure that our customers would profit from an innovative and easy-to-use authentication solution, not only in Brazil, but also worldwide. Thanks to the partnership with VASCO, we created a state-of-the-art solution. It s a significant advantage for the Brazilian market where cards with static passwords are still widely in use 14

15 VASCO s solution met our needs better than other competitors solution, says Mr. Tayfun Küçük. Rather than having a single OTP application in the stores as most of our competitors preferred, we embodied the OTP feature into our single mobile banking Odeabank app. We wanted to enhance our network security while still keeping the convenience of our corporate users near the top of our requirements, said William Worthington, CISO of Caesars Entertainment. Having a mobile solution makes it simple for employees to comply with a much higher standard of security. At KBC Bank Ireland, we are committed to giving customers a digital banking experience that is convenient, intuitive and above all, secure, stated Evert Vandenbussche, Chief Operations Officer, KBC Bank Ireland. We are always looking for new ways to innovate and build on this experience for consumers as they move away from traditional banking methods to embrace new technologies. With the addition of DIGIPASS for Apps to KBC s mobile offering, our customers can now enjoy swift, secure mobile banking at their fingertips, making account access and paying for goods and services even easier than before. 15

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