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It’s becoming a BYOD world… and we just live in it. To ensure that you are able to meet the growing expectations for BYOD/PC and its success, it will require a combination of policies, technology, and processes.
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Best Practices for a Secure BYOD/PC Policy
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What is BYOD???Bring your own device (BYOD)
(also called bring your own technology (BYOT), bring your own phone (BYOP),
and bring your own PC (BYOPC))
refers to the policy of permitting employees to bring personally owned mobile devices (laptops,
tablets, and smart phones) to their workplace, and to
use those devices to access privileged company
information and applications.
It’s becoming a BYOD worldand we just live in it
To ensure that you are able to meet the growing expectations for BYOD/PC and its success, it will require a combination of policies, technology, and processes.
BYOD. Give it to me straight.
Pros Cons Productivity is Up
70% of employees w/smart
phones regularly check their work email.
Increased Employee Satisfaction
Employees are able to be mobile and still have access to the files the need.
Cost SavingsEmployees are more willing to
purchase their preferred mobile device.
Managing SecurityConsider the loss of a mobile
device or data ending up in the wrong hands.
Retrieving DataIf an employee exits the
company, how would you regain control of said data?
Appropriate Use of Technology
Not exactly easy to control how someone uses a personal device.
Establish Clear Policies and Expectations
Once you have identifi ed your
technology approach, you wil l
then be able to create a BYO pol icy appropriate to your
needs and set expectations
appropriately.
Some Points To Consider
Device options/platforms supported
Is this a company wide program?
Reimbursement Terms of usage Support of the device What happens to data when an
employee exits the company?
Create a Secure and Separate Workspace
Container based solutions can make a personal device run as if
it was a corporate device. This way employees are
able to run files in a company restricted infrastructure. The container is also
encrypted, which secures data, even if the device is
lost.
Keep Your Network Protected!
Maintain separate networks for
employees and guests. Employees
using personal devices should use the guest network & can only access
company data through a secure
workspace.
Be Sure To Have A Reasonable Password Policy
Authentication is important but i f the
pol icy is too complex (12 characters, no
numbers, only #/@?*, change every other week, etc.) i t wi l l
drive employees to less secure
behaviors… l ike writ ing it down. Be
sure to balance security w/
productivity.
Address Compliance and Risk Management Mandates
Addressing this wi l l minimize r isks associated w/
instal l ing corporate apps and data. Keep
your company container completely
separate from personal data so that it is easi ly
removable i f an employee exits the
company.
A BYOD agreement checklist recommended by the Security for
Business Innovation Council includes:
Ensure that end users are responsible for backing up personal data;
Clarify lines of responsibility for device maintenance, support and costs;
Require employees to remove apps at the request of the organization;
Disable access to the network if a blacklisted app is installed or if the device has been jail-broken; and
Specify the consequences for any violations to the policy.
Source: “Realizing The Mobile Enterprise,” Security for Business Innovation Council, published by RSA Security.
To BYOD Or Not To BYOD?
While BYOD can be helpful, it can also be harmful if not implemented with the right strategy. Before moving forward, make a pro/con list and list of questions to see if your company is ready. Then let us help you build a concrete strategy that aligns
with your companies overall technology strategy.
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