Tom Tovar

Tom Tovar

Tom Tovar is CEO and co-creator of Appdome, the mobile industry’s first no-code mobile security solutions platform. Prior to Appdome, Tom served as executive chairman of Badgeville, an enterprise engagement platform acquired by CallidusCloud; CEO of Nominum, a DNS security and services provider that was acquired by Akamai; and chief compliance officer and VP of corporate development and legal affairs at Netscreen Technologies. He began his career as a corporate and securities attorney with Cooley Godward LLP.

Tovar holds a JD from Stanford Law School and a BBA in finance and accounting from the University of Houston.
Mobile App Security is a Challenge for Retailers

Mobile commerce has become a critical component of any large retailer's business. After all, U.S. consumers spent $52 billion on mobile commerce during the last two months of 2020 alone. That’s a 55 percent increase over the same period in 2019. With that much money flowing through mobile apps, fraudsters have taken aim at them,…

Most Mobile Apps Can Be Compromised in 15 Minutes or Less

Mobile commerce has become a critical component of any retailer's strategy. After all, U.S. consumers spent $52 billion on mobile devices during the last two months of 2020 alone. That’s a 55 percent increase over the same period in 2019. With that much money flowing through mobile apps, fraudsters have taken aim at them, making…

COVID-19 Makes Mobile App Security More Important Than Ever

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit brick-and-mortar stores hard. For months, most retail stores were unable to open. As states begin to loosen their stay-at-home orders, many retail locations have been able to reopen. But for retail, it’s a whole new world. States are limiting the number of customers allowed inside, and many consumers are…

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