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    More Devices, More Problems.

    Unsecured Wi-Fi , network security , Data Security , IT Infrastructure , BYOD , Towerwall , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Smartphone , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mac , malware , Encryption , Mobile Apps , Cloud Security , Tablets , cloud services , Mobile Protection , Mobile Security , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    Check out this infographic for the numbers behind BYOD.

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    Test All Apps to Keep Hackers from Penetrating Castle Walls

    Test All Apps to Keep Hackers from Penetrating Castle Walls

    security software , Data Security , Security Regulations , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Security Program , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mobile Apps , Hackers , Cloud Security , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , information security tips , Compliance , Mobile Protection , Mobile Security , cybersecurity

    Michelle Drolet

    Four major challenges when protecting apps and how to solve them Despite all the news about hackers infiltrating major corporations, most businesses continue to leave themselves woefully unprotected. Some surveys estimate more than 70% of businesses perform vulnerability tests on less than 10% of their cloud, mobile and web applications. A majority also confess they have been hacked at least once in the last two years. While most large businesses have begun application vulnerability testing,false

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    First malicious apps to exploit critical Android bug found in the wild

    Android , network security , Security Regulations , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Phishing , Security Program , Information Security , Application Security , Security , Mobile Apps , Hackers , cyber-attack , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , Mobile Protection , security research , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Enterprise

    Michelle Drolet

    Researchers have spotted the first in-the-wild apps to exploit a critical Android vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious code into legitimate programs without invalidating their digital signature. The two apps, distributed on unofficial Android marketplaces in China, help people find doctors and make appointments, according to a blog post published Tuesday by researchers from security firm Symantec. By exploiting the recently disclosed "master key" vulnerability—or possibly a false

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    Views from the Inside: A successful BYOD policy is not just about security

    security software , Data Security , BYOD , Security Regulations , threat landscape , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Security Program , Information Security , infected computer , Mobile Apps , Hackers , cyber-attack , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , information security tips , Big Data , Mobile Protection , Data Privacy , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    The BYOD trend shows no sign of abating as more and more organizations recognize the potential benefits in terms of cost and convenience. According to a recent surveyby Good Technology, 76 percent of enterprises are now supporting BYOD and the majority of those that still don’t are planning to do so in the near future. When we look closer, we find that 75 percent of those supporting BYOD employ at least 2,000 people, and 46 percent have 10,000 or more employees. Large organizations andfalse

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    BYOD Brings on a War of Worry

    BYOD Brings on a War of Worry

    network security , Security Services , security software , Data Security , BYOD , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Security Program , Information Security , Security , Mobile Apps , Hackers , T-Mobile , cyber-attack , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , Security Alert , information security tips , Mobile Protection , security research , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise

    Michelle Drolet

    It appears that BYOD, “Bring Your Own Device” to work, is beyond just being a growing trend if not currently a sanctioned practice within the corporate walls. It may seem that bowing to this desire on the parts of employees would have a lot to offer, not the least of which is a reduction in costs for employee-issued hardware. Unfortunately that is not entirely the case.

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    Beware of BYOD trend wreaking havoc

    BYOD , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , GDPR , Information Security , Security , Mobile Apps , Hackers , cyber-attack , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , Security Alert , information security tips , Mobile Protection , COVID-19 , Mobile Security , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise

    Michelle Drolet

    Bringing mobile devices to work? Not so fast. Like it or not, the line between the workplace and the home is blurring. Work-at-home arrangements are becoming more common and cloud services make it easier to co-ordinate teams online. People are constantly on call, with the ability to check their emails and stay in touch wherever they are. The days of having a personal mobile and a work device are fast disappearing as the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend continues to grow. A recent SkyDoxfalse

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    BYOD means Bring Your Own Dilemma

    network security , Security Services , security software , BYOD , Security Regulations , Security Threat , Information Security , Security , Hackers , cyber-attack , security policy , cybercriminals , Tablets , Security Alert , information security tips , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Enterprise

    Michelle Drolet

    It’s becoming more and more common for workers to store work-related documents on their smartphones, tablet computers and other devices they bring to and from work each day. While this can be convenient--employees can access important documents at home or on the road--it also creates greater security risks for businesses.

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