Statistically speaking, 53% of everyone reading this article is on a mobile device. A short 10 years ago, the average person didn’t even own a mobile device that was internet connected, and browsing websites from mobile devices was painful for those who did. Fast forward to today, just about every employee in your office probably has a smartphone sitting on their desk or in their pocket.
Mobile devices are great. Gone are the days of forgetting your appointments when you aren’t around your computer. You can now send out a quick email while waiting for the meeting to start. From a business perspective, most employees own their own devices so there is no overhead expense for your company.
The problem with this wonderful technology, is the limited amount of control your IT department has with it. Do the mobile devices your employees utilize have some sort of antivirus or malware protection? Are they encrypted? What happens to your company data that can be accessed from that device if it is lost or stolen? Does your subnet have enough space for your work equipment and everyone’s cell phones?
Fortunately, there are a few basic security steps each prudent company can take to protect themselves from the problems associated with mobile devices:
Have any questions about mobile device security and how to protect your business? Please reach out to our security experts at any time!
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