From Voice Biometrics Conference San Francisco (May 8-9, 2013): Mobile devices have the potential to be the universal device to make authentication stronger. But a host of challenges stand in the way for mobile security platforms. What are the key enablers and how does voice fit into a comprehensive mobile security strategy? -- Lauren Horaist, Senior Product Marketing Manager, RSA

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The Future of Mobile Authentication
Lauren Horaist
Product Marketing, RSA

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~135-million babies
~712-million smartphones
No wonder Android is
the primary target of
mobile threats…

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Look Familiar?

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Cross-Channel Mobile Malware

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They’re in the App Stores, too

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So what does this mean?
• Assume user devices have been
compromised
• Implement best practices to secure
data on or accessed by the device
• Enforce strong authentication to
verify user’s true identity

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Challenges of Mobile Authentication
User Experience a
top priority
Authentication must
be convenient
Policies based on
risk and sensitivity
Device
Profile
Behavior
Profile
Known
Fraud
Risk
Analysis
Result
PASS
FAIL
VERIFY
Ø Life questions
Ø Passcode via SMS
Ø Biometrics

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AVAILABLE
FOR MOBILE
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Researched 30+ biometric solutions
Validated & Filtered
Evaluated methods
Biometric Methods For Mobile
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Accuracy
Usability
Integrations

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Unlock Access Across Multiple Channels
The Future Is Now