BYOD- Bring Your Own Device

Understanding the benefits and the risks.

Phillys Yang Alex Verblen Aaron Chung Michael Lyons

Without BYOD

With BYOD

A device utilized for communicative and informational purposes in the workplace and personal life.

Some prominent examples include:

Smartphone iPad Laptop Tablet

What is BYOD?

Technological mobility has fostered a significant impact in most business environments.

Ability to remotely create and consume information essential for business operations, and BYOD enables this process.

Understand and more importantly have access to tools and resources of a world-wide network imperative to a company.

Why BYOD?

Employees’ experiences are important. Freedom to choose their own device.

In the Work Environment

BYOD!

“The way we work is changing fast.

People adapt differently.”

2007: there was an increased rate at which companies began accepting and implementing BYOD.

Market Trend

Creates a liberal-minded environment for potential employees.

Each associate’s technological needs differ at InsureAll, BYOD allow workers to tailor their devices to their individual needs.

Corporate systems and data become more accessible than ever.

A Few Benefits

Mobile devices are becoming more affordable.

Not having to provide devices to employees means one less cost for InsureAll.

BYOD is a promising system to increase productivity.

Benefits (cont.)

Mobile devices offer little protection.

Risky Viruses & Malware

Risking data loss Risky viruses and malware Uninvited

guests/Hackers/Intrusions

You Can’t Protect What You Don’t Know

Source: www.zdnet.com

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BYOD Problems

SecurityOther

Understanding and managing risks associated with BYOD

Policy enforcement Challenges to productivity

Further Challenges

BYOD Strategies

Policy = Simplicity

Focusing on policy is the first step

Determine which devices are allowed to access the network

Determine which devices you will support

Separate Work From Fun

• Work life and personal life should be kept separate.

• To get network access, employees must agree to acceptable use policies.

• IT should monitor activity.

Make sure employees understand the rules and the risks.

BYOD is Here to Stay

• Will grow in size and scope• Presents new challenges and

opportunities• A BYOD strategy is critical for

data security

A major trend that is changing IT.

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http://www.infolawgroup.com/2012/03/articles/byod/the-security-privacy-and-legal-implications-of-byod-bring-your-own-device/

https://blogs.oracle.com/OracleIDM/entry/develop_and_enforce_a_bring

http://www.itproportal.com/2013/07/25/a-beginners-guide-to-byod-real-solutions-for-the-real-life-issues-facing-enterprises/#ixzz2fLwzkSKk

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