From start-ups to conglomerates, the concept of BYOD (bring your own device) in the workplace is becoming more and more popular. While BYOD makes it easy for employees to access information anywhere at anytime, it also poses a threat to company security. With new technology comes new opportunity for hackers to break in and gain …
A company’s bring your own device (BYOD) policy is the end result of a series of analysis and planning to properly secure smartphones and tablets used by employees. When a company develops a BYOD policy, they are required to take a step back to really hone in on the potential risks that exist to allowing …
A Guide to the Creation of a BYOD Policy Template Read More »
Many have watched, wondered and waited for the first Legal shoe to drop in the evolving trend of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) as the waters were murky and clouded with fear and uncertainty. On August 12th the California Second District Appellate Court issued a ruling that while simple in its decision, is bound to …
TT: Breaking News That May Forever Alter The BYOD Movement Read More »
In today’s Telecom Tuesday post we discuss a hotly debating topic in the telecommunications industry. Since wireless became a business necessity for many employees during the 90’s most companies picked a vendor or two and provided their employees with a phone. There really was not much difference in phones, their features and their capabilities, but …
As computing and communications technology becomes more accessible and widespread, the division between personal and professional use will continue to narrow. The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend demonstrates how employees are becoming more accustomed to using their own smartphones, laptops, and tablet computers to access corporate IT resources for work-related activities. Managers and corporate …
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend isn’t new but the surge in personal use devices can sometimes seem more like Bring Your Own Disaster. While BYOD can cut company costs and increase employee productivity, it does pose a unique set of challenges for an organization. Before embracing BYOD, be aware of these six challenges. BYOD Security …
