Mobile App Security Grabs Feds' Attention

Recognizing the increased use of mobile apps at businesses, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a U.S. government agency, has come forward with recommendations on vetting security of these applications with steps ranging from risk management to testing.
In the January report, NIST notes how mobile apps can provide “unprecedented” connectivity between employees, customers, and vendors. The apps also offer unrestricted mobility, as well as improved functionality and