BYOD, short for “Bring Your Own Device,” is a phrase that refers to the practice of allowing employees to bring their own mobile devices, laptops, or pad computers to work to be used with a company’s systems, software, networks, and data. Imagining bringing a cell phone to work to view a company intranet page or check company email as examples of BYOD.
BYOD has become a popular trend amongst enterprise companies, with nearly one-third of employees using personal devices at workplaces worldwide.
BYOD can provide several key benefits to businesses, including increased productivity, reduced IT and operating costs, better mobility for employees and higher appeal when it comes to hiring and retaining employees.
However, with these benefits comes an increased information security risk, as BYOD can lead to data breaches and increased liability for the organization.
This module will teach students how to protect their device against data breaches when using BYOD devices.
