Mobile to Mainframe Data Protection
Problem: Mainframe support for mobile consumer apps
Mainframes Computers (such as IBM and SAP) are often designed with only enterprise users in mind. Thus many companies who send data from mainframes directly to consumers or to other systems often face challenges with scaling (too many requests) and security (unknown requests). For example, supporting consumer mobile connectivity to mainframes is a problem specifically for enterprises who have large number of consumers such as airlines, financial institutions and retail.
Solution Mainframe to App Gateway
Many mainframe users are deploying application gateways to function as a front-end processor to mobile consumers. Typically these gateways will pool mainframes and cache content which is then available to consumers to view. Consumers can then complete transactions where the app gateway then inputs it back to the mainframe. Example, airlines utilize app gateways to enable customers to view airplane seats on their mobile devices. Only when a customer purchases a ticket does the gateway update the mainframe.
XQ Value Data Protection For App Gateway To Mobile Devices
One of the security challenges when implementing app gateways that extend to consumer mobile devices is security. As the end systems are often unknown, supporting GPPR compliance can be difficult and data theft is a common problem. XQ’s ability to enforce geofencing and data tracking, as well as session-based encryption, can help companies who have implemented app gateways.