BYODImplementation and Security Issues

Presented By:Harsh Kishore Mishra

M.Tech. Cyber Security I Sem.Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

Contents

What is BYOD ?

BYOD Trends

Advantages of BYOD

Issues in BYOD

BYOD Security and Policies

Conclusion

What is BYOD ?

BYOD was mentioned in a paper by Ballagas et al., at UBICOMP 2005.

First entered in 2009, courtesy of Intel.

The emerging trend in Information technology & corporate world.

It is the policy of permitting employees to bring personally owned mobile devices.

BYOD Trends

BYOD is making significant inroads in the business world.

75% of employees in high growth markets such as Brazil and Russia and 44% in developed markets are already using it*.

88% of IT leaders see BYOD growth and 76% consider it extremely positive**.

44% of job seekers view an organization more positively if it supports their device***.

*http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-myths-of-byod-in-theenterprise/

**A. Scarfò, New security perspectives around BYOD, IEEE 978-0-7695-4842-5/12, 2012

***Cas ey, K evi n (19 November 2012). " Ris ks Your BYOD Policy Must Addres s "

Advantages of BYOD

Increased Productivity: User being more comfortable with their personal device.

Lower Cost to the Company: No devices cost to company, employee uses own device.

New Cutting edge Technology: Frequent and faster upgrades than the devices of company.

Attract and retain talent: Using personal devices attracts talent.

Issues in BYOD

Security Issues

Privacy Issues

Infrastructure Issues

Support Issues

Device Control Issues

Security and Policies

Automate enforcement of access policy.

Automatically detect and mitigate web-based

threats.

Unifying policy definition on all networks.

Protect the IT infrastructure.

Ensure privacy of the information.

… contd.

Identify the risk elements.

Form a committee to embrace BYOD and understand the risks.

Decide how to enforce policies for devices connecting to your network.

Evaluate, Implement & reassess solutions

Conclusion

Business is embracing BYOD for its

flexibility and cost savings.

It improves employees productivity and

reduces costs.

Makes the company look like a flexible

and attractive employer.

BYOD policy should be enforceable and

enables IT to deploy software remotely

Thank You