{"id":42151,"date":"2020-05-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/experts\/how-can-my-business-establish-a-successful-byod-policy\/"},"modified":"2020-05-07T17:01:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T17:01:43","slug":"how-can-my-business-establish-a-successful-byod-policy","status":"publish","type":"q-a","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-can-my-business-establish-a-successful-byod-policy\/7\/34286","title":{"rendered":"How can my business establish a successful BYOD policy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Companies may want to start thinking about the benefits of improved employee mobility and employee satisfaction when implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The modern workplace is ever-changing. Not all employees work from the same location on a daily basis and the remote workforce may indeed be the new norm.<\/p>\n

The first step is to decide whether or not a BYOD policy makes sense to your organization is by evaluating the pros and cons.<\/p>\n

Depending on what sector your business operates in there may be significant legal ramifications but organizations of all shapes and sizes need to think deeply about cybersecurity risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A well-designed BYOD policy protects the enterprise<\/a> from various risks while boosting employee productivity and morale. It can create a work-life-device balance minimizing the number of gadgets in your pocket or backpack — a game changer for the avid business traveler.<\/p>\n

Here are some key steps as you build and execute your policy:<\/p>\n

Define Acceptable Devices<\/span><\/h2>\n

Consider exactly what types of devices you will allow. This could be broken down by device type (such as tablet or desktop) or specific iPhone and Android models.<\/p>\n

Be mindful of what employees already own.<\/p>\n

Provide Training<\/span><\/h2>\n

Remember to define exactly the level of support IT will provide when things go awry. Setting expectations upfront will set the right behavior without driving IT over the cliff.<\/p>\n

Employees need to understand exact boundaries so educate them on what it means to be a great corporate citizen.<\/p>\n

Protect the Company<\/span><\/h2>\n

From a corporate perspective, the primary apprehension is security. Many personal devices such as laptops have weak passwords or none at all.<\/p>\n

The same goes with mobile phones where many users do not even lock. This carries a huge risk especially in regulated industries, such as healthcare where a HIPAA violation can easily create a six to seven figure fine.<\/p>\n

Choose Technology Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a lot of great solutions out there to help you manage, monitor, and control BYOD devices without sacrificing user privacy.<\/p>\n

Some solutions to think about:<\/p>\n

Identity and Access Management (IAM)<\/a><\/h3>\n

In particular look to implement a Zero Trust security architecture which is centered around the belief that no user inside or outside the network is trusted.<\/p>\n

Essentially access to any asset requires verification prior to granting access.<\/p>\n

Mobile Device Management (MDM)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Essentially creates a virtual partition that separates corporate data from personal. MDM enables remote management, in the event a device is lost or stolen, IT can easily lock or erase the device<\/p>\n

Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Secure cloud based virtual desktop that contains approved applications residing on a hardened golden image built by IT. The user just needs a simple browser.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Certainly, there is no one size fits all approach: every company is different.<\/p>\n

Given the rise of and employee desire for BYOD, employers may be seeking ways to introduce policies and practices safely into a corporate environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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