2. Create a Formal Device Management Policy
Technology research firm Gartner has predicted half of employers will require workers to supply their own device for work purposes by 2017. As more businesses embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD), new cyber threats may emerge that put companies' sensitive information at risk. With a formal device management policy in place, a business can ensure company-owned mobile devices are used correctly and minimize the risk of a cyber attack.
Technology research firm Gartner has predicted half of employers will require workers to supply their own device for work purposes by 2017. As more businesses embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD), new cyber threats may emerge that put companies' sensitive information at risk. With a formal device management policy in place, a business can ensure company-owned mobile devices are used correctly and minimize the risk of a cyber attack.