This document is offered compliments of BSP Media Group. www.bspmediagroup.com All rights reserved.
Jul 08, 2015
This document is offered compliments of BSP Media Group. www.bspmediagroup.com
All rights reserved.
Managing Mobile Money
Security Challenges
Johan Taute
Manager Financial Services & Security
o Global Security Concerns & Threats
o Mobile Money Services Security Threats
o Gaining Customer Trust from a security perspective
o Creating a safe and secure application channel
o Factors that influence mobile money services
o Managing Security Challenges
Agenda
Global Security Concerns & Threats
o Targeted attacks
o Malware growth on Android Devices
o DDoS Attacks world wide
o Microsoft no longer the only target
o Java’s tough year
o Apple users no longer ‘Safe’
http://www.digitalattackmap.com
Mobile Money Services Security Threats
o Many new players in the market
o Unregulated environments
o Customers and Employees
o Highly Motivated Criminal Syndicates
o Hacktivism
Gaining Customer Trust from a security perspective
o Protect customer information
o Properly Authenticate customers
o Protect customers against fraud
o Security Awareness programs
Factors that influence mobile money services
o Security expectation of bearers
o Voice
o Data (GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, LTE, etc)
o SMS
o USSD
o Device dependencies
o Smartphones finally penetrating the market
Creating a Safe and Secure Application Channel
o Start with security in mind
o Apply OPEN standards
o Look at PCI DSS for guidance
o Service Delivery Channels
o Traditional GSM
o Online
o Mobile Applications
Managing Security Challenges
o Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems
o Protect Customer Data
o Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
o Implement Strong Access Controls
o Regularly Test and Monitor Networks
o Maintain an Information Security Policy
Managing Security Challenges – A start
o Threat modeling
o Security Awareness
o Defensive Strategies
o Supply Chain Security
o Incident Response plan
http://www.microsoft.com/security/sdl/adopt/eop.aspx
The end game …
o Your network is being monitored all the time
o You need to respond to any form of attack quickly
o You need to know that for each attack source you block another will open up
o Security is a game with an ever evolving playing field… be prepared!
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Thank You
Johan Taute Manager Financial Services and Security
Online and Transformation Programs
Landline: +27 11 848 8437
Mobile: +27 82 994 0378
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Address: Vodacom Corporate Park, 1st Floor
082 Vodacom Boulevard, Midrand 1685
www.vodacom.co.za
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