In today’s mobile-first environment, organizations have a critical decision to make regarding employee device usage. Two prominent strategies exist: bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD). Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each approach will ensure you select the policy best suited to your organization’s needs. What is BYOD? With BYOD, […]
BYOD vs. CYOD: Selecting the right mobile device management strategy for your business
5 Crucial steps to increasing BYOD security
Bring your own device (BYOD) arrangements have become increasingly popular in today’s workplace, enabling employees to use their personal devices to access work-related applications and data. However, BYOD also presents a security risk, as personal devices may not be as thoroughly protected as corporate devices. Hence, it is crucial to increase BYOD security to ensure […]
BYOD and CYOD: What can they do for your business?
When it comes to choosing the right work device policy for your business, you will likely come across two options: bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD). Both of these solutions have their own unique benefits, but which one is right for your business? Let’s take a closer look at both […]
What are BYOD and CYOD?
Bring your own device (BYOD) and choose your own device (CYOD) policies are popular among businesses across industries these days. Both give employees the freedom to choose the devices they’re most comfortable and familiar with, empowering them to be more efficient and productive. Here, we take a closer look at BYOD and CYOD to help […]
Security best practices for BYOD policies
Bring your own device (BYOD) policies give employees the flexibility to use devices they are comfortable with while allowing businesses to reduce hardware spending. However, BYOD also carries plenty of security risks. Loss or theft of devices – Employees often bring their personal devices wherever they go. This means there’s a higher chance of devices, […]
How to strengthen your BYOD security
Mobile technology has drastically changed the way we live. And just as many people have “cut the cord” in their homes and now rely on their smart devices, businesses are now adopting the bring your own device (BYOD) trend culture. But BYOD also opens your organization up to cybersecurity risks. Here’s how you can improve […]
BYOD and CYOD: What’s the difference?
Many of us are comfortable using computers and devices we’re familiar with. This is the reason companies are now offering their employees a bring your own device (BYOD) option. However, there’s a new concept that is also starting to catch on: choose your own device (CYOD). Below is a brief overview of BYOD and CYOD. […]
4 Security risks of the BYOD strategy
The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy lets employees use their personal mobile devices to do work for your company from anywhere. This strategy increases efficiency and convenience to your business, but it also brings a number of security risks to your IT infrastructure and data. If you’re thinking of incorporating BYOD in your office, […]
How to best utilize mobile tech for staff
Most business owners are quick to think that utilizing mobile devices automatically leads to more productivity. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A poor mobile device policy can actually lead to burnout and see your employees become overwhelmed by technology. Here’s how to avoid these pitfalls and get the most out of mobile devices in […]
How is BYOD a security risk?
In the 21st century, personal computing is with us wherever we go. This is all thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. These devices allow us to take work home with us. And, with bring your own device (BYOD) strategy, businesses have never been so productive. However, BYOD poses a […]