Mobile security forms a key component of a business’s overall security strategy. The use of mobile devices impacts all size businesses from small to large, highlighting the need for a robust mobile security solution. Earlier this year, Gartner Research released a report listing five levels of mobile security that can help business conduct a assessment. […]
Mobile Devices from Strategy to Rollout
Implementing a mobile device management plan may seem overwhelming for some organizations. By breaking it down into smaller steps and considering key milestones within each step, the rollout can be more manageable. Once your organization mobile device implementation strategy (for tips see last post), you can begin engaging other members of the organization in a […]
Implementing a Mobile Device Policy
BYOD is fast becoming standard procedure for a range of public places like schools, businesses and even financial institutions. Medical facilities often struggle with implementing a mobile device policy. Some institutions have begun moving toward a policy, but then abandon the project in mid-stream because of the complexities, institutional politics, or other roadblocks. This doesn’t […]
Steps toward BYOD Defense
As Hospitals and Medical Facilities extend wireless access, it is essential to develop a robust BYOD defense plan. The public nature of hospitals and the large traffic of visitors, professionals and staff increases the risk of exposing data, violating patient privacy, and malicious attacks. The recent attacks at Target and Neiman Marcus expose the sophisticated […]
The Four Phases of BYOD
Mobility is driving change in your organization whether you recognize it or not. In a recent press release, Gartner Research indicates that the utilization of mobiles devices will transform information security as we know it. [1] Some organizations are still attempting to ignore the BYOD issue, but it’s not going away. According to Gartner, the […]
Using Mobile Devices in SMBs
Even as businesses are still trying to figure out the BYOD challenge, employees are already using mobile devices in the workplace. The rapid rise of smartphones and tablets in the consumer market results in many employees and business owners using the same devices for the workplace. For many business, vital data as well as the […]
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 […]
“Managed Diversity” and the Challenge of Supporting Mobility
Information technology advisory firm Gartner challenges IT groups to put priority focus on developing and supporting a mobile device management (MDM) policy. “The era of fully supporting company-owned devices is giving way to an era of managed diversity in which tiered support for employee-owned, consumer-class devices is the norm,” said Terrence Cosgrove, research director at […]