Apple’s iPhone is a massive hit; the company has sold millions of handsets since the product’s launch in June 2007. Within weeks of the iPhone hitting the market, the first of several highly publicized security exploits, a Trojan virus targeting the device, was identified.

SMobile Systems has announced that it has ported its signature application suite, Security Shield, to the iPhone, utilizing the recently released Apple Software Development Kit (SDK).

“Apple’s iPhone has changed the way consumers use a ‘smartphone.’ iPhone users are browsing the Internet, downloading applications and conducting transactions on their device. The popularity and buzz surrounding the iPhone has made it a rich target for hackers or others intent on gaining notoriety, or stealing personal, business, health or other critical data stored on these devices,” said Rick Roscitt, chairman and chief executive officer of SMobile Systems.  “As the malware becomes more complex and increasingly dangerous, the onus must fall on the service provider or Apple to provide protection for the millions of customers at risk.  As of today, SMobile Systems is providing a true ‘security shield’ that can give these owners peace of mind.”

Roscitt continued, “Having the proper security protections available is key to ensuring that each and every iPhone owner can take full advantage of this device, without having to worry about issues like identity theft.”

The Apple Software Development Kit was designed to allow third-party software developers to create new applications that meet Apple’s high standards.

“SMobile’s engineers have a proven track record of quickly, efficiently and effectively reengineering our security solutions to meet market changes,” Roscitt stated.  “We were the first to market with a security solution for the Google Android operating system; and with the release of the iPhone-ready version of Security Shield, we have the broadest offering for the widest range of mobile operating systems in the market.”

SMobile’s Security Shield is an integrated application that includes anti-virus, anti-spam and firewall protection; it has been lab tested by major telecom companies including AT&T, iPhone’s carrier. In addition, companies like Nokia, Samsung, VeriSign and others, have tested and certified SMobile’s security products.

Mr. Roscitt concluded, “We will continue to proactively add features and functionality to our broad product suite, to ensure that our security measures stay one step ahead of the threats.”

For more information on SMobile contact Christa Conte cconte@kcsa.com at KCSA Strategic Communications.