1、2024 MobileSecurity IndexReport2MSI 20242Who should read this report?We produced the Verizon Mobile Security Index(MSI)to help security professionals,such as chief information security officers(CISOs),assess their organizations mobile security environment and calibrate their defenses.This report is
2、also relevant to anybody involved in the specification,procurement or management of IT devices and services.About this reportIn April 2024,we commissioned an independent market research company to survey 600 people responsible for security strategy,policy and management.We also worked with several l
3、eaders in mobile device security:Akamai,Allot,CISCO,Fortinet,Ivanti,Jamf and Lookout.These contributors provided additional information,including incident and usage data.Wed like to thank all our contributors for helping us to present a more complete picture of the threats that affect mobile devices
4、 and the work that is being done to mitigate these threats.This report wouldnt be possible without them.For more information on our methodology,see page 45.About the coverThe depiction of a cell tower on the cover reflects mobile device security issues in critical infrastructure sectors that were se
5、en in this years MSI survey responses.Critical infrastructure industries supply the essentials of daily life to millions,including power,water,communications and transportation.In parallel,there are heightened risks from threat actors targeting organizations in these industries,along with an expandi
6、ng attack surface from increasing Internet of Things(IoT)and mobile device use.Enhancing mobile device security serves to reduce financial and operational risks for organizations in all industries.In critical infrastructure,it has even more profound implications.3MSI 2024 Table of contentsTable of c