In today’s digital-first economy, businesses are more connected than ever. Hybrid and remote working have become standard practice, employees increasingly rely on smartphones and tablets for business-critical tasks, and corporate data now flows beyond traditional network perimeters.
While this shift has unlocked new levels of agility and productivity, it has also expanded the threat landscape - and made mobile endpoint security a business-critical priority.
The evolving threat landscape
Endpoints are now the frontline of cyber security. According to recent industry research, mobile devices are the fastest-growing attack surface for cybercriminals. From phishing and malware to device-level exploits, attackers are targeting the very tools employees depend on every day. Unlike traditional desktop environments, mobile devices often fall outside of an organisation’s established security controls, creating blind spots for IT and security teams.
The stakes are high: a single compromised device can expose sensitive corporate data, disrupt operations, and damage customer trust. In highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government, the consequences of a breach can also include significant fines and reputational damage.
Why mobile and endpoint security must be front of mind
Businesses have invested heavily in protecting networks and applications, but attackers are shifting to the weakest link: the endpoint. As organisations embrace cloud services and “work from anywhere” models, the endpoint has become the new security perimeter.
Effective mobile endpoint security is no longer just about protecting devices — it’s about safeguarding corporate data wherever it resides. This requires solutions that can:
- Detect and prevent advanced threats such as phishing, malicious apps, and device vulnerabilities.
- Protect sensitive data from exfiltration across both managed and unmanaged devices.
- Enable secure productivity, allowing employees to work flexibly without compromising security.
- Provide visibility and compliance, giving IT teams control across a diverse and distributed device estate.
Vodafone Business and Lookout: A partnership built for the modern workplace
To help customers meet these challenges, Vodafone Business has partnered with Lookout, a global leader in endpoint and cloud security. This partnership brings together Vodafone’s trusted connectivity and business expertise with Lookout’s advanced security technology.
Through this collaboration, Vodafone Business customers benefit from:
- Comprehensive threat detection – Lookout leverages AI-driven intelligence to identify and block mobile threats in real time.
- Data-centric protection – Security that focuses on safeguarding sensitive data across devices, apps, and cloud services.
- Seamless integration – A solution designed to integrate with existing enterprise security frameworks, simplifying deployment and management.
- Scalable security – Flexible capabilities that grow with businesses, whether they’re protecting a small workforce or a global enterprise.
By combining Vodafone Business's secure connectivity with Lookout's world-class endpoint security, organisations can protect their people, data, and reputations in a hyper-connected world.
Building a resilient security strategy
Mobile endpoint security should not be viewed in isolation but as a critical part of a broader cyber security strategy. For organisations looking to strengthen their defences, key steps include:
- Adopt a zero-trust mindset – Never assume trust based on location or device; continuously validate users and endpoints.
- Educate employees – Human error is a major risk. Awareness training can reduce phishing and social engineering threats.
- Leverage AI and automation – Modern threats move quickly; businesses need intelligent tools that can detect and respond in real time.
- Partner with trusted providers – Security is complex, and partnering with experts like Vodafone Business and Lookout ensures access to the latest innovations and insights.
The way forward
The modern workforce depends on mobile endpoint devices - and so do cyber-criminals. To thrive in this environment, businesses must move beyond traditional perimeter security and adopt solutions designed for a world without boundaries.
At Vodafone Business, our mission is to help organisations stay secure while empowering their people to work anywhere, anytime. Through our partnership with Lookout, we are proud to deliver the advanced protection businesses need to safeguard their most valuable assets: their data, their people, and their reputation.
For further details on how Lookout Mobile Security can protect your organisation’s smartphones from external threats, visit: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/cloud-solutions/cloud-based-applications/lookout-mobile-security?cid=ref-ent_product/sec/CSAMO25/cnd/10.25/TRPL