Verizon Business 2024 Mobile Security Index Reveals Escalating Risks in Mobile and IoT Security

Verizon Business' 2024 Mobile Security Index, based on a survey of 600 security leaders, finds that organizations increasingly rely on mobile and IoT devices—80% deem mobile critical and 95% use IoT—while facing growing security risks, especially in critical infrastructure; respondents expect AI‑assisted attacks to rise and are increasing mobile security spending, with the report recommending adoption of Zero Trust, NIST CSF 2.0, and stronger IoT-focused security measures.