Mobile operating systems today are more secure than ever but there’s still a long way to go. Because just one unsecured device on your mobile app development company network could open you up to attacks. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017 report, businesses face costs up to £19,600 per cybersecurity breach. But a BYOD policy helps to make sure this doesn’t happen.
Despite this, 77% of employees say they’ve never received any instructions about using their personal devices at work. And only about two-thirds of businesses even have a BYOD policy in place. That means over 3.6 million SMEs in the UK are at risk. Are you one of them?
A well-thought-out BYOD policy improves your business security while allowing you to accommodate your employees’ digital expectations. This way, you can make the most out of mobile without the BYOD security risks attached.
The most effective way of doing this is by managing your systems, not the devices themselves. Because by ensuring that your systems have the necessary security settings, you can make sure that they restrict certain features, protect sensitive data and prevent access to your enterprise resources.
