Understanding the Threat Landscape for Secure Mobility

altOS Threat Model

Mobile devices used by government personnel often operate in environments where both the user and the device may be actively targeted. This solution brief outlines the altOS threat model, which defines the range of risks that mobile users and their supporting infrastructure may face when operating in high-threat environments.

A threat model helps identify potential vulnerabilities within a system and evaluate the countermeasures required to mitigate them. The altOS mobile platform was designed specifically to address the operational, security, and privacy requirements of government agencies whose personnel may be exposed to sophisticated cyber threats, targeted attacks, and situations where physical control of a device cannot always be guaranteed.

This paper examines the primary threat categories that inform the design of altOS, including opportunistic cyberattacks, highly targeted nation-state level intrusions, attacks directed at individual users, and risks associated with device loss or inspection. By understanding these threat vectors, organizations can better assess how altOS supports mission operations where secure mobility and user protection are essential.

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