Risks of Employee Owned Devices for Work Posted by AVCU on 10:14 AM

Fox Business posted an article about the rewards, but mostly risks, of allowing employees to use their own smart phones, tablets and other devices for work. It might seem like a smart way to save money, not having to pay for a work phone or computer for your employees. But along with the money in your pocket comes some extra risks.One of the biggest risks is all these different devices having their own operating systems. If hackers go after these specific systems and applications, your data—client contact information, personally identifiable information, email lists and directories—are all at risk. The article also offers advice for those who do allow employee use of personal devices for business.


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