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keeps someone from finding a way to infiltrate mobile devices and steal data from apps. "Dark Apps" is how I am advertising the very real threat of malicious apps. It could be something as "innocent" as a solitaire app. In fact, some solitaire apps have default rights to the local address book. Coming to the rescue are players in the app analysis space: TaintDroid, Clueful and Veracode, to name a few. They scan new apps and report back on the good and bad security implications. This is a step in the right direction, assuming the analysis app gets used. Mobile device management platforms like MobileIron, Good and Symantec are also attractive solutions. They provide inventories of device apps and allow for some app settings to be locked down. They promise flexible control parameters that may or may not restrict a fluid experience between attorneys' LinkedIn, Yelp, Maps and other useful apps. To what extent does this secure us from new apps installed without proper analysis? Can we keep up with analysis, parameter configurations and exceptions without stifling innovation and productivity? These are just two of the many questions that will evolve alongside the evolution of the app space. Protection Is Upon Us At this moment, my gut feeling is to focus on and promote the Apple platform for mobile computing. Apple's control over their devices and approved applications goes a long way toward implementing practical security measures. Apple also has the most comprehensive personal data-sharing and backup environment, supporting one of the most popular platforms for music consumption and photo creation. The complexity of the Android platform and the lack of authoritative control over available apps are troubling. Whenever practical, I direct attorneys to Apple mobile products. Regardless of platform, my focus remains on educating, scaring and humoring them into submission. Nikon D3100 14.2MP DSLR Camera Nikon D3100 14.2MP DSLR Camera ENTER TO WIN ENTER TO WIN ENTER TO WIN Nikon D3100 14.2MP DSLR Camera Visit the RBRO Demo Room for your chance to win. Space is limited so be sure to sign-up today! Register on our website or visit us at Booth 1001/1003 win. Space is limited so be sure to sign-up today! Register on our website or visit us at Booth 1001/1003 Visit the RBRO Demo Room for your chance to Visit the RBRO Demo Room for your chance to win. Space is limited so be sure to sign-up today! Register on our website or visit us at Booth 1001/1003 http://tinyurl.com/rbronikon http://tinyurl.com/rbronikon http://tinyurl.com/rbronikon Christopher Zegers is the Chief Information Officer at Lowenstein Sandler. From bringing the Internet to their desktops to bringing their desktops to iPads, Chris has coerced and guided attorneys through the endless technical changes required to keep firms competitive since 1997. He has built out new offices and data centers, and has introduced knowledge management and practice support departments to law firms that traditionally grouped these services with information technology. He can be reached at czegers@lowenstein.com. RBRO Solutions Our knowledge, your imagination. Powerful software. www.rbrosolutions.com RBRO Solutions Our knowledge, your imagination. Powerful software. www.rbrosolutions.com RBRO Solutions Our knowledge, your imagination. Powerful software. www.rbrosolutions.com 74 Peer to Peer

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