BlackBerry addresses security, privacy needs of Android users with DTEK50 series
Following the success
of its first powered by Android, phone, PRIV, Canadian smart phone
maker, BlackBerry Limited has unveiled DTEK50 , the world’s most secure
Android smartphone in the mobile market to address address security,
privacy needs of Android users with DTEK50 series The product being
BlackBerry’s thinnest device ever, represents the best of BlackBerry
with Android to make users more productive and responsive, pairing
security with intelligent design.
Fully equipped with Android Marshmallow 6.0, DTEK50 combines
BlackBerry’s unique security, privacy and productivity with the full
Android experience in an all-touch design, at a price point that’s
accessible for consumers and ideal for enterprise fleet deployment.
The product combines the world’s most secure smartphone with
BlackBerry’s enterprise management solutions to produce a powerful
device capable of powering any work day.
“We take our customers’ privacy seriously. That’s why we’re proud to
have all the security and privacy functionality that’s built in our
newest Android smartphone. DTEK50 merges the unique security and
connectivity features BlackBerry is known for with the rich Android
ecosystem,” Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager,
Devices, BlackBerry, said , adding that, “DTEK50 adds to BlackBerry’s
lineup of secure smartphones, providing choices to our customers with
different price points on both BlackBerry 10 and Android platforms.”
Android Security Meanwhile, in a recent recent survey1 of Android smartphone users, BlackBerry found that 50 percent believe their smartphone is only somewhat secure, and what’s more, despite data security fears, one in six Android users don’t know about Android security patches. “With an increase in cybercrime on smartphones, people need to recognize that the private details of their lives – where they live, their bank info, pictures of their kids – are at risk on their personal device. You wouldn’t leave the doors of your house unlocked at night. Having a smartphone that doesn’t take your privacy seriously is the equivalent,”
David Kleidermacher, Chief Security Officer, BlackBerry, said, adding that, “It’s equally important for businesses to protect their sensitive data from cyberattacks at all points of their mobile environment – from the device to the network and servers.” The device was designed to address the security and privacy needs of today’s uncompromising Android users. Smartphones are increasingly being targeted for cyberattacks through tactics like malicious apps, scareware notifications and insecure Wi-Fi connections. BlackBerry’s Android smartphones, including DTEK50 and PRIV, have unique built-in hardware security.
DTEK50 encrypts all users’ information, including business critical data and personal data such as pictures, videos and contacts. Malware protection is also built-in along with back-up, wipe and restore capabilities. Additional software provides users with visibility and control over which apps get access to personal info or device features such as the microphone or camera. BlackBerry also delivers security patches on the same day that Google publicly releases information about them, while many popular Android smartphones put the users’ private information at risk of being hacked due to slow security updates.
Android Security Meanwhile, in a recent recent survey1 of Android smartphone users, BlackBerry found that 50 percent believe their smartphone is only somewhat secure, and what’s more, despite data security fears, one in six Android users don’t know about Android security patches. “With an increase in cybercrime on smartphones, people need to recognize that the private details of their lives – where they live, their bank info, pictures of their kids – are at risk on their personal device. You wouldn’t leave the doors of your house unlocked at night. Having a smartphone that doesn’t take your privacy seriously is the equivalent,”
David Kleidermacher, Chief Security Officer, BlackBerry, said, adding that, “It’s equally important for businesses to protect their sensitive data from cyberattacks at all points of their mobile environment – from the device to the network and servers.” The device was designed to address the security and privacy needs of today’s uncompromising Android users. Smartphones are increasingly being targeted for cyberattacks through tactics like malicious apps, scareware notifications and insecure Wi-Fi connections. BlackBerry’s Android smartphones, including DTEK50 and PRIV, have unique built-in hardware security.
DTEK50 encrypts all users’ information, including business critical data and personal data such as pictures, videos and contacts. Malware protection is also built-in along with back-up, wipe and restore capabilities. Additional software provides users with visibility and control over which apps get access to personal info or device features such as the microphone or camera. BlackBerry also delivers security patches on the same day that Google publicly releases information about them, while many popular Android smartphones put the users’ private information at risk of being hacked due to slow security updates.
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