Organisations running Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies can benefit from several advantages for their staff and their productivity. It also carries risks that need to be managed.
For the National Cyber Security Centre, the advantages include:
- Allowing users to use devices they are comfortable with and are not burdensome to carry
- Reduced device acquisition and management costs for the business
- Perfect for flexible and remote working
- Increased productivity and ‘working on the go’
In short, BYOD refers to the trend of employees using their personal devices to connect to their companies’ networks and accomplish their daily endeavours.
BYOD security risks
For all its upsides, the NCSC cites the following challenges with BYOD:
- Ensuring personally owned devices and their owners comply with company policies and procedures
- Increased support for a wide range of device types and operating systems
- Protecting corporate data
- Protecting corporate infrastructure
- Protecting the personal privacy of the end-user/device owner
- Ensuring legal compliance and meeting contractual obligations
Solving the BYOD security challenge
This whitepaper aims to cast some light on the intricacies and cybersecurity challenges posed by BYOD policies in companies.
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