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Identity in Mobile Security

By looking at the security gaps in mobile applications, the following critical areas must be resolved in protecting user identity and data. First, mutual trust should be established between the client app and the backend API provider. Second, an enterprise or organization’s identity management infrastructure must develop a method of assisting mobile apps that require access to resources behind firewalls. Third, the usage of username-password authentication schemes is reduced to a minimum while security rules are still applied. This paper brings forth recent threats that have affected millions of users andsuggests a strong yet simple low-cost solution that not only allows mobile apps to access sensitive data, but retains the trustworthiness of client apps and its users.

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HTC Global Services

HTC Global Services (HTC) is a leading global provider of Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Services (BPS), headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA. Established in 1990, HTC is an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company and one of the fastest growing Asian American companies in the USA. Our client base spans over 2000 organizations across the globe. HTC acquired CareTech Solutions in December 2014 and Ciber, Inc. (Currently Ciber Global LLC) in June 2017.

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Identity in Mobile Security