Security is one of those things that we should think about when it comes to our tablets or smartphones.  Just think about the amount of sensitive information stored on your handset, and the many apps that access your phone, some of which are unknowingly freeing up your personal data, and others that are right out malicious.  To cater to the increasing security needs on mobile gadgets, Lookout Mobile Security, one of the leaders in security software, is expanding its business for a global reach.

As part of the Lookout global expansion, the company is stretching its operations to Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and also partnering with mobile operator Telstra, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia.

“Mobile threats don’t discriminate based on where you are. They tend to be global, affecting people around the world,” said Lookout CEO and co-founder, John Hering. “We are providing a simple way for people to protect their most personal devices. Australia, Canada and the UK will be the first of many countries where Lookout will deliver an adapted experience.”

As part of the partnership program with Telstra, Lookout will provide pre-loaded security apps for Telstra users on Android phones, and will keep the important information stored on their mobile devices safe.  It’s the latest in a string of strategic partnerships Lookout has facilitated in the past year, including a deal with Sprint.

Lookout Mobile Security is a tool that has been very well received since its introduction on the Android platform, which is why its developers have expanded Lookout Mobile Security for iOS, which is currently available on the Apple App Store for free.  Just a few days after launching its first security app for iOS, Lookout further extended its Android offering to include an optimized version for tablets.

The rise in Android malware has led to significant advancements for the mobile security industry. Last week Lookout Security discovered a new variant of the DroidKungFu Android Trojan called LeNa, which uses social engineering to trick users into giving the installer super-user access on devices.

According to a report from Gartner, smartphone sales will reach one billion by 2015, and tablets sale will reach to approximately 326 million by the same year.  With the increasing demand for mobile devices, companies are expanding their portfolio beyond the US market. Cross-platform mobile development firm Appcelerator recently raised $15 million in its Series C round to expand in Europe and Asia. Mobile ad network Millennial Media, is also expanding to Southeast Asia, preparing to launch its Singapore offices as well.