Smartphones have taken over from laptops as most people’s preferred portable work tool.
They enjoy the flexibility and, perhaps obviously, they’re easier to carry around than a laptop or a tablet.
It means that mobile connectivity and reliable broadband have become two of the largest IT considerations. In turn, that creates a different set of security risks.
If a number of your people need a phone to do their job, here’s a big thought: Would they be better off using a work-issued phone instead?
If an employee has contact with customers, would you want to own their phone number in case they left?
And there are security considerations that might be best handled on company-issued phones. That includes rolling out security updates, managing secure mobile gateways, and administering passwords.
