TL;DR: Our most comprehensive security guide yet is officially live. It’s a must read for anyone looking to stay ahead of AI-driven scams and hardware-level threats. Read it here.

The mobile threat landscape has shifted. Between AI-powered social engineering and physical “shoulder-surfing”, the risks we’re managing in 2026 are more persistent and personal than ever.

The 2026 Android Security Paper is now live, detailing how Android 16 redefines enterprise resilience through hardware-backed Zero Trust and contextual AI.

My shortlist:

• Advanced protection: This is a big one. It’s a single-toggle mode that locks down high-risk devices - blocking sideloading, enforcing malware scans, and even deactivating 2G to prevent interception. 
• Identity Check: A game-changer for physical security. It requires biometrics for sensitive actions (like changing passkeys) even if a thief manages to get the device PIN.
  • (Side note: If you want a deep dive into how we’re securing the passwordless future, check out our recent Secure Element Podcast episode on Passkeys)
• AI anti-scam: The paper dives into how we’re now using on-device AI to spot and flag social engineering patterns during live calls.
• The Virtualisation Layer (AVF): For the tech-heavy folks, this section explains how we use hypervisor isolation to run sensitive enterprise workloads in a totally separate “secure room” on the device.
• Quantum-resistant tech: A look at how we’re future-proofing cryptographic algorithms today against the quantum threats of tomorrow. 

Security is no longer just a layer - it’s the foundation. Let’s make sure your fleet is ready for the 2026 threat environment.

Read the full 2026 Android Security Paper here.

I’d love to know which of these features is a “must-have” for your organization this year. Are you more focused on preventing physical theft with Identity Check, or is the hypervisor-level isolation of AVF on your radar? 

Drop a comment below - let’s chat about how your strategy is evolving!

Stay secure,

Burr