The risks and benefits of BYOD

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the report on mobile threats on pages 68-72 of the document linked below: (I have attached the document separately)

Then prepare a presentation  to inform leaders of the company from your final project of the risks and rewards of a Bring-Your-Your-Device (BYOD) policy at work. Currently, leadership is considering cutting costs by allowing employees to use their own smartphones for work and on the network. This is Phase 1 of a proposed BYOD strategy. Phase 2 would allow the employees to use their own tablets and, in a limited case, laptops. However, mobile phones are the test case for the organization.

In your presentation, you must:

· Discuss your recommendation for or against the BYOD implementation

· Describe the potential rewards; risks; costs in terms of time, money, risk mitigation, and potential risk remediation.

Prepare and submit your slide presentation (with voice recording) using Kaltura, the recording feature in PowerPoint, or your favorite screen recording software. This briefing will be at least 8 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes. Presentations going under or over will be penalized.

the risks and rewards of a Bring-Your-own-Device (BYOD) policy at work.

Introduction

BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, is a policy that allows employees to use their own smartphones and computers at work. BYOD policies are becoming more widespread in the workplace as more and more companies realize the benefits of allowing employees to select their own devices. However, there are some risks associated with BYOD policies that should be taken into consideration before implementing them at your organization. In this article, we’ll explore what these risks are and how best to mitigate them so that your company can enjoy all the benefits of BYOD while protecting itself from some potential damage.

The benefits of BYOD

In the long run, BYOD policies can help your organization reduce costs and increase employee productivity.

• Employees are more productive when they’re able to use their own devices for work purposes. This means that you’ll be able to avoid paying for new hardware or software licenses as well as training employees on how to use the equipment in question.
• Reduced IT maintenance costs: Employees who bring their own devices tend to learn about security risks associated with them before they get into trouble (which means fewer issues), but there’s also another important benefit here: reduced IT maintenance costs! By not having one type of device instead of another (e-mail vs text message), you’ll save money on phone support calls from disgruntled users who’ve lost access due to some unknown error code being displayed at login time—and this includes both PC-based systems like Windows 8/10 versus Mac OS X Mavericks operating system upgrades too!

The risks of BYOD

The risks of BYOD are many. You need to be aware of the potential for data loss, lost productivity and security breaches.

Data loss could occur if someone uses their own device for work purposes or connects it to the corporate network without permission. This is especially risky when there is no backup plan in place for if something goes wrong with their device, like if they lose it or something happens to it such as theft or damage from water or fire.

Employees who use their own devices have less incentive than those who use company-issued devices because not only do they have access to all of the same information accessible through company-owned devices but also any personal files stored on them (including photos), which can lead them down a dangerous path when accessing sensitive information at work without proper permissions

How to get started with a BYOD policy.

The first step to implementing a BYOD policy is to start with a pilot program. This will give you the opportunity to test your employees’ reactions and measure the success of your BYOD program at work. If you have no idea how they’ll react, then it’s best not to get too deep into this process yet.

Once you’ve determined that your employees are interested in participating in an employee-driven BYOD initiative, then it’s time for them to see what all this means for them personally. You can do this by creating an employee handbook that outlines new policies related directly with mobile devices—including security measures such as password requirements and encryption standards—and including information about how these policies will be enforced throughout their lifetimes at work (i.e., not just during initial training).

You can protect your organization and your employees by adopting a Bring-Your-Your-Device (BYOD) policy.

A Bring-Your-Your-Device (BYOD) policy can help organizations meet the demands of modern work, while also protecting employees and the company. By allowing employees to bring their own devices to work, companies are able to:

• Improve productivity by giving employees more flexibility in how they work. Employees who have access to more tools, apps and services will be more likely to use them—and those who don’t may feel left out or less productive because they don’t have access.
• Save money by reducing the amount spent on purchasing hardware (such as computers). Organizations typically pay a premium for network equipment when all they need is wireless connectivity; however, if BYOD is allowed and managed properly, there’s no need for large purchases of expensive infrastructure technology like routers and switches that aren’t used often enough anyway!

Conclusion

If you’re thinking about implementing a BYOD policy, remember that there are many advantages and also some risks. It’s important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of such a policy in order to make the right decision for your company.