BYOD and mobile device security best practices

Get the latest news, advice and information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) security. Learn about how BYOD security policies and mobile device security best practices can prevent attacks, and stay up to date on the most pressing mobile threats such as OS vulnerabilities and malicious apps.

May 12, 2021 12 May'21
Hacker makes short work of Apple AirTag jailbreak

A security researcher discovered a jailbreaking method for Apple's new mobile locating tracking devices, which were introduced just last month.
May 17, 2019 17 May'19
How Google turned 1.5 billion Android phones into 2FA keys

Google product manager Christiaan Brand discusses the journey to making 1.5 billion Android devices work as 2FA security keys and the plan for the future.
May 08, 2019 08 May'19
Google I/O 2019 keynote brings focus on security and privacy

After being a no-show at last year's conference, security and privacy improvements were big themes at Google I/O's first day, including discussion on federated learning.
December 31, 2018 31 Dec'18
Why dating app security flaws should concern enterprises

Vulnerable dating apps on BYODs pose risks to more than just individual users. Find out what security flaws are common in these apps and what they mean for enterprises.

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MDM vs. MAM: What are the key differences?

Mobile workers are productive and even essential to business success. But IT has to protect corporate apps and data -- as well as worker privacy -- via MDM, MAM or both. Continue Reading
Ownership scenario should dictate mobile device policies

The policies organizations should deploy for BYOD devices compared to kiosk devices are very different. Learn how organizations should approach these policy decisions. Continue Reading
New tech steers identity and access management evolution

IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Mobile device management vs. mobile application management

Mobile device management and mobile application management do different things but also overlap. Knowing their differences is important. Continue Reading
12 essential features of advanced endpoint security tools

In addition to protecting an organization's endpoints from threats, IT administrators can use endpoint security tools to monitor operation functions and DLP strategies. Continue Reading
Endpoint security strategy: Focus on endpoints, apps or both?

Companies know how to secure traditional endpoints, but what about mobile devices outside the network? They should decide if they want to protect devices, apps or both. Continue Reading

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Remote data protection and DR in the work-from-home boom

Building a data protection strategy around remote working requires companies to enable employee access to data while ensuring that it is protected from threats such as shadow IT. Continue Reading
4 factors that should shape a BYOD mobile policy

BYOD policies aren't the same as corporate-owned device policies, so organizations must factor in regulatory concerns and mobile app management before they create the policy. Continue Reading
Is your identity management up to the task?

IAM is an organization's best defense for its weakest link, end users. Make sure you're following the right framework and keeping your tools honed and ready for battle. Continue Reading

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Build shadow IT policy to reduce security risks

Security risks have increased during the pandemic as remote workers try to get things done. Find out how CISOs can better manage by creating a shadow IT policy. Continue Reading
3 must-ask post-pandemic questions for CISOs

The worldwide health pandemic has created multiple challenges for today's CISOs and their security teams. Ask these three questions to stay safe in a post-pandemic workplace. Continue Reading
How to balance secure remote working with on-site employees

Post-pandemic, organizations must strike the right balance between on-site and remote work security. Here's how to make sure your cybersecurity program is prepared. Continue Reading