This paper examines how operators can leverage monitoring and advanced security techniques to protect their mobile subscribers, network and business.
The profitability of mobile messaging is under attack. Mobile SMS spam, spoofing and other SMS-related scams are a global problem. And, new spam threats will evolve as more advanced services such as MMS and mobile instant messaging grow in popularity. While there are a variety of niche products to deal with these threats, what operators really need is a comprehensive security strategy - one that provides the network visibility and tools to identify and stop threats and repair damage created by malicious attacks. Topics covered in this paper include:
- An overview of mobile security threats
- Technical challenges associated with protecting the network
- Solving the SMS security problem
