The Endpoint Security for Business: Desktops, Laptops & Mobile Devices 2009-2014 report, published by Juniper Research, showed the proportion of corporate devices with protection installed is likely to grow from 5.6 per cent in 2008 to 18.6 per cent in four years' time.
According to the study, the number of business mobile devices, such as laptops and mobile phones, which have a third-party protection will reach 77.7 million by 2014, despite security threats aimed at them failing to reach predicted levels.
Anthony Cox, senior analyst at Juniper Research, claimed 'improvements to the underlying security of the mobile operating system, shorter replacement cycles and concerted efforts by the mobile industry' means the security problems facing desktop computers have not materialised for portable equipment.
Recently, Javier Merchan of security solutions company Panda Security predicted that malware will increase 'exponentially' over the next year as cybercriminals launch new threats such as fake anti-virus programs and banker trojans.
According to the study, the number of business mobile devices, such as laptops and mobile phones, which have a third-party protection will reach 77.7 million by 2014, despite security threats aimed at them failing to reach predicted levels.
Anthony Cox, senior analyst at Juniper Research, claimed 'improvements to the underlying security of the mobile operating system, shorter replacement cycles and concerted efforts by the mobile industry' means the security problems facing desktop computers have not materialised for portable equipment.
Recently, Javier Merchan of security solutions company Panda Security predicted that malware will increase 'exponentially' over the next year as cybercriminals launch new threats such as fake anti-virus programs and banker trojans.
