FAQ
The questions every IT manager asks us
What is Atlas and what is mobile device security (Mobile Threat Defense)?
A dedicated protection layer for corporate smartphones and tablets: detecting and blocking phishing on every channel, malicious apps and spyware, attacks on public WiFi networks and operating system vulnerabilities. Atlas is Persist Security's managed service, built on Check Point Harmony Mobile — Check Point's enterprise MTD platform — and includes licensing, deployment, SOC monitoring and incident response, 24/7.
What's the difference between MDM and mobile device protection?
MDM (mobile device management, such as Intune or Jamf) controls the device: policy enforcement, encryption, remote wipe in case of loss or theft. Mobile Threat Defense protects the device: it detects phishing, malicious apps and network attacks in real time. The solutions are complementary — Atlas integrates with your existing MDM and adds the protection layer that MDM alone does not provide.
Does this compromise employee privacy?
No. Per Check Point's published Harmony Mobile privacy model — the technology at the core of Atlas — the system does not read messages, does not view photos and does not track location. Analysis happens at the threat level only — links, files and suspicious traffic. That's exactly what makes it deployable on personal BYOD devices without employee pushback.
I'm a private individual who cares about privacy — is Atlas for me too?
Yes. Atlas also fits private individuals who want enterprise-grade protection on a personal phone — executives, people in sensitive roles, and anyone who values their privacy. Per Check Point's published privacy model, the system does not read messages, does not view photos and does not track location — analysis operates at the threat level only, so your privacy is preserved while you are protected.
Does Atlas protect against camera and microphone hijacking, call eavesdropping and spyware like Pegasus?
Yes. Atlas detects and blocks the installation of malicious apps and spyware that abuse the device's camera and microphone, track your location or eavesdrop on calls — including infection attempts by advanced mercenary spyware such as NSO's Pegasus and Intellexa's Predator. Detection combines real-time behavior and permission analysis with Check Point's ThreatCloud AI threat intelligence, and every suspicious event is reported to our SOC for immediate action.
How long does deployment take?
Usually within a few business days of order approval, depending on device count and MDM readiness. Rollout runs through your existing MDM (Intune, Jamf and others) or via a direct install link — without physically collecting a single device and without any downtime.
Employees have antivirus on their phones. Isn't that enough?
Mobile antivirus mainly checks known files. It does not block a phishing link in an SMS, does not identify an app with spyware-grade permissions, and does not alert on a Man-in-the-Middle attack on public WiFi. Those are the real attack vectors on mobile — and they are exactly what Atlas exists for.
How much does mobile security cost for an organization?
Pricing is per device per month and depends on volume and service tier (licensing only, or a fully managed service with SOC). Leave your details and we'll send you a formal quote — no commitment.