Mobile Solutions
First there were BlackBerry devices; then more smart phones emerged, followed by the iPad and other tablets. Now that they have been adopted by the consumer outside of the company IT, businesses must address not only how devices fit inside their IT, but also how their users are connecting to (and putting at risk) the network through BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Some major concerns are:
- Updates: The most challenging part of mobile devices is keeping them updated and secure. New threats emerge on almost a daily basis while new functionality is released by device and OS manufacturers and the carriers themselves.
- Provisioning: You can ask about permission to have a mobile device and standardization but I think most business owners will admit that the battle has been lost and employees expect to buy what they want (from the Verzion store, no less) and have IT figure it out.
- This leads to the next stop which is control. The first line of defense of mobile device security involves sanctioning supported devices and controlling which devices are allowed entry to your company's network and resources before they are purchased. Have a written policy in place, have employees sign off and stick to it.
- This leads to the last step which is the ongoing management of a fleet of disparate mobile devices. That's where Baroan's Mobile Device Management comes into play:
- Automate email configuration and settings to one or more devices.
- Collect detailed inventory information in a central repository that can be easily accessed by our technicians for fast resolution while providing a complete network view.
- Track location of mobile devices based on location history or in real time.
- Force Alarm sound on device to help track lost device.
- Lock, wipe and reset lost or stolen devices.
- Allow your whole office to stay connected no matter where your employees are with the new Microsoft Lync Mobile Client
See Vulnerability and Compliance for more information on Mobile Security...
New Microsoft Lync Mobile Client
