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3 MAS - Industry Day - PM Brief.pdf

Posted: June 23, 2016 • Type: .pdf • Size: 1.46MB

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Mobile Application Security (MAS) Industry Day Slides and Q&A
Summary
Industry Day Presentation: Mobile Application Security (MAS) Industry Day Slides and Q&A

Key Information:
- The presentation focused on mobile application security (MAS) R&D under the Broad Agency Announcement HSHQDC-16-R-B0006, held on June 09, 2016.
- Vincent Sritapan, Program Manager at the Cyber Security Division of the Science and Technology Directorate, presented key statistics on mobile device usage in the U.S. and globally. The presentation highlighted the rise of mobile apps in the enterprise, with specific examples of government mobile apps and mission-specific apps under development.
- The main problem addressed was the difficulty in securing mobile apps due to the increased use of mobile technologies and the evolving threat landscape. The MAS program approach aimed to enable the secure use of mobile applications for missions through innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and continuous monitoring.

The presentation emphasized the need for robust mobile app security solutions to address evolving threats and vulnerabilities, aligning with government priorities and industry standards. It outlined a technical approach focusing on continuous validation and threat protection for mobile applications, as well as integrating security throughout the mobile application lifecycle. The program's transition targets included integration with existing ecosystems and adoption by government and private sectors. The schedule included milestones for pilot programs and program metrics to measure outcomes over time.

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