Tuesday, July 23, 2013

How to Craft a BYOD Governance Program

Despite all its promises of increased productivity and morale, BYOD programs carry inherent risks. The challenge for IT and business leaders are to come up with a program that satisfies employee desires for flexibility with corporate needs for security. A well-crafted governance program is the answer.

A BYOD governance program outlines the rules and responsibilities around data access, device use, and employee behavior. It should inform employees what they are allowed -- and expected -- to do with their personal devices. It details the authority that IT has to restrict access to certain employees or devices remotely, to manage devices connected to the network, and to wipe devices in the event of emergency. It should also address such issues as privacy, compliance, and acceptable use.

(Read my entire article on the topic at InternetEvolution)

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