Lookout for Work

Lookout for Work is a comprehensive mobile threat protection application designed for enterprise environments. It provides continuous security for corporate data on employee devices by proactively identifying and mitigating a wide range of mobile threats. Organizations deploy Lookout for Work to safeguard sensitive information from phishing attempts, malware, and network-based attacks, ensuring compliance with corporate security policies directly from a user's smartphone. This application is essential for businesses seeking to enable secure mobile productivity without compromising on defense.

Phishing and Malicious URL Blocking in Real-Time

Lookout for Work utilizes its secure network gateway to scrutinize all web traffic. When a user clicks a link in an email, text message, or another app, the system checks the URL against constantly updated threat intelligence databases. If the destination is identified as a phishing site, malware host, or is on a company-defined blocklist, Lookout for Work immediately prevents the page from loading. The user receives a clear notification explaining the block, and an alert is typically sent to the organization’s security team for further action, creating a seamless protective barrier.

Device Threat Detection and Security Posture Assessment

This function involves a continuous background scan of the device's operating system and installed applications. Lookout for Work assesses the device’s security status, checking for signs of compromise like the presence of known malware or suspicious app behaviors. It also evaluates the device's configuration, identifying security risks such as enabled developer options, USB debugging, or the installation of apps from unknown sources. If a threat or misconfiguration is detected, Lookout for Work generates an alert for the user and reports the incident to the company’s admin, who can then enforce remediation steps.

Secure Corporate Network and Application Access

For many businesses, Lookout for Work functions as a critical component for secure access. The application can automatically establish a secure, encrypted connection to the corporate network when accessing business resources. This ensures that data transmitted between the employee’s device and company servers, such as email or internal websites, is protected from interception on public or untrusted Wi-Fi networks. This seamless VPN integration is managed by corporate policy, requiring minimal input from the user while providing a vital layer of encryption for all corporate communications.

Compliance Enforcement and Policy Management

Administrators define specific security policies within their Lookout for Work console, which are then pushed to all enrolled devices. The application enforces these rules, which can mandate requirements like a device passcode, encrypted storage, or a minimum operating system version. If a device is found to be out of compliance—for instance, if a passcode is removed—Lookout for Work will notify the user to rectify the issue. Persistent non-compliance can be escalated to administrators, who may then restrict the device’s access to corporate data and applications until the security standards are met.

Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Controls

This feature focuses on preventing the unauthorized transfer of sensitive corporate information. Lookout for Work can monitor and control how data is shared between applications on the device. For example, it can be configured to prevent users from copying content from a secure corporate email and pasting it into an unapproved personal app or social media platform. By managing these inter-app communications, Lookout for Work acts as a gatekeeper, ensuring that company data remains within the ecosystem of vetted and managed applications, thereby significantly reducing the risk of accidental or intentional data leaks.

Remote Command Execution for Admin Control

In the event a device is lost, stolen, or found to be severely compromised, administrators can leverage Lookout for Work to take remote action. Through the admin console, they can issue commands to the specific device. These commands can force a complete wipe of all corporate data and accounts from the device, ensuring sensitive information does not fall into the wrong hands. Alternatively, if just a specific application is the issue, an admin can remotely revoke access to that app. This centralized control provides a powerful tool for mitigating risks associated with physical device loss or targeted attacks.