Kaspersky Security for Mobile

What Kaspersky Security for Mobile is

Kaspersky Security for Mobile protects and manages company data on Android and iOS devices. It combines mobile threat protection with remote administration for devices that are lost or stolen. Its anti-malware feature draws on cloud-assisted threat intelligence and machine learning, and it detects malicious apps. Safe web filtering blocks malicious and undesirable websites, while anti-phishing technology helps protect users from phishing attacks.

Administrators can set security policies, send commands to devices, and run reports from a central console. Organizations can also manage the product through EMM platforms, including VMware AirWatch, MobileIron, IBM MaaS360, SOTI MobiControl, Microsoft Intune, and other appconfig EMM platforms. Anti-theft features help protect business data if a device is stolen. Kaspersky says the product helps safeguard customer and employee data in support of GDPR compliance. Listed operating system support covers Android 4.2–10.0, iOS 10.0–13, and iPad OS. The product is purchased as part of Kaspersky Endpoint Security, with pricing on request. Kaspersky identifies government, industrial, transportation, financial services, telecom, healthcare, and retail as suitable sectors, and says professional help is available 24/7/365.

Who it suits

Kaspersky Security for Mobile suits organizations that need to protect and administer company data across Android and iOS devices. The listed sectors include government, industrial, transportation, financial services, telecom, healthcare, and retail.

Getting started

1. Visit the Kaspersky Security for Mobile website.
2. Review the listed Android and iOS support for your devices.
3. Purchase it as part of Kaspersky Endpoint Security.
4. Manage device security through the central console or a supported EMM platform.

Verdict

Choose Kaspersky Security for Mobile if your organization needs centralized security management and protection for Android and iOS devices. It is relevant to the listed business sectors and supports several EMM platforms. Look elsewhere if you need a published price or a standalone purchase.