Plugging BYOD Security Holes

Sophos released a disturbing report that indicates 42% of lost mobile devices in the UK had no security measures in place.[1] Surveying of 1008 consumers in Great Britian, Sophos asked about security measures by mobile device users aged between 16 and 64. According to James Lyne, director of technology strategy at Sophos, “The widespread lack […]

Developing a BYOD Infrastructure

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) will continue to grow and be a major challenge/opportunity for businesses in the years to come. The advantages of BYOD are numerous including the following: Reduced costs and responsibility for securing and maintaining smartphones and service plans. Simplified telecomputing for traveling or working from home. Employees can access and respond […]

BYOD Policy Essentials

Over the past several years, many companies, educational facilities, healthcare organizations and others have opened their doors to a wide-range of personal devices. BYOD or Bring Your Own Device represents a shift in IT perception that asks “How can we support personal devices?” rather than, “How can we block all all personal devices?” This shift […]

Reducing Risks with Mobile Devices in Healthcare

From malware to information theft to interruption services, there are a range of serious threats facing the ever-increasing wireless communication in the healthcare environment. While there are serious risks associated with mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, Medical Devices (MDs), and more) in healthcare, there are also incredible benefits. It’s not really an option to lock-down wireless […]