IT experts. Create a BYOD policy for your business and employees BYOD policies are best developed after a software solution has been determined, as the software solution will greatly impact the way you manage BYOD in your company. Formal BYOD policies coupled with the functionality of cloud-based services allow for a low-cost and balanced solution so that small and medium-sized businesses can maximize the benefits of employees using their own devices and still maintain company property (data) and employee privacy (personal data). Here is a look at the most important issues to consider when building your BYOD policy. This will include: Employee reimbursement Employee mobile practices including software training and usage requirements Technical support for your BYOD software Administrative …show more content…
(CiTRIX) The reality is that many people are already bringing their own devices to work, whether sanctioned or not. Without a coherent, comprehensive strategy for BYOD, CYOD or COPE, encompassing both policy and technology, an organization can face significant risks from security and compliance gaps to escalating IT complexity.(CiTRIX) Employees’ responsibilities in successful BYOD policies go beyond simply using strong passwords and changing them regularly. For example, users should make sure apps are kept up to date and not be careless when accessing important business data outside the workplace. Research from Acronis revealed that 77 per cent of employees globally had not undergone any education around the threats associated with BYOD.(Toesland