Problem
One of the current buzzwords in information technology is "BYOD." This is an acronym for "Bring Your Own Device," a.k.a. "BYOT," or "Bring Your Own Technology."
BYOD (bring your own device) is a policy that allows employees in an organization to use their personally owned devices for work-related activities.
Those activities include tasks such as accessing emails, connecting to the corporate network, and accessing corporate apps and data. Smartphones are the most common mobile device an employee might take to work, but employees also take their own tablets, laptops and USB drives into the workplace.
BYOD provides an important benefit to both companies and their employees. For starters, it creates a significant convenience for employees as they no longer must carry multiple devices with them. It also allows them to choose the type of device they are most familiar with and comfortable using. For companies, BYOD means the IT department no longer has to purchase additional mobile devices for employees. This setup reduces their costs significantly and reduces some of the burden of supporting those mobile devices.
Task
• What are the risks or challenges of BYOD?
• Discuss some examples of BYOD best practices.