As a result of the increase in cyber-attacks launched by nation-states, cybercriminals, hacktivist groups and other entities, it has become increasingly important to understand the ecosystem of hardware, O/S, software, and services that are used in each organization’s network, including the data/telemetry that is collected and sent outside the organization’s network. This problem is especially magnified with…
Read MoreFor many users today, how they use technology is defined by mobile devices. Their primary device is not a desktop computer, or even a laptop. Instead, it’s a tablet or a smartphone. Instead of data stored on a hard drive or a USB stick, corporate data is now stored in the cloud and accessed as…
Read MoreThe introduction of personal devices (or Bring Your Own Device) into the workplace brings about issues about control and data protection. BYOD has not only blurred the lines between corporate and personal data but it has also ushered in risks, such as lost or stolen devices or data breaches via employee-owned devices. Enter mobile device…
Read MoreIn these times, embracing consumerization is not only inevitable for any company; it is now, at some level, necessary. It’s become a powerful business tool, providing efficiency to the company, as well as convenience to the employees. The usage of mobile devices in corporate environments is a primary example of how enterprises apply consumerization, a…
Read MoreRecently, there was a very public example of how not to do a tablet deployment. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles Unified School District had been forced to suspend a program to provide iPads to students because several hundred students had figured out ways to remove security restrictions put in place by school administrators….
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