There’s always been tension between users and IT when it comes to BYOD security. A new survey by Webroot shows where these two groups disagree and where they could find some common ground.
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Enterprise mobile technology is becoming essential in today's increasingly connected world. A deep understanding mobile and wireless technology is crucial for unlocking its tremendous potential. Read the latest in mobile technology and wireless news below:
Users, IT clash on BYOD policies: 4 keys to fix it
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Mobile Technology, Special Report Tagged With: BYOD, BYOD policy
Secret Service issues security warning for mobile users
The U.S. Secret Service has sent out a security notice for public computer terminals – and sharing that information with road warriors could help you keep them and your company’s info safe.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views, Mobile Technology Tagged With: IT Security, road warriors, WiFi
Mobile security could come down to location
An interesting patent granted to Apple this week could lead to a whole new way of securing mobile devices – a welcome change for businesses.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Mobile Technology Tagged With: mobile devices, mobile security
Malicious WiFi networks could ensnare users
Free public WiFi is a godsend for users. It helps them avoid data caps and gives them faster browsing speeds. But a recent report shows how hackers could use it to automatically connect to devices.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Mobile Technology Tagged With: AT&T, WiFi
MDM gets hacked, users’ iPhones, iPads wiped remotely
One of IT’s security musts became a nightmare in a recent hack – one that has a major company trying its best to find a new mobile device management (MDM) provider.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Mobile Technology Tagged With: heartbleed, mdm, mobileiron, remote wipe, SSL
iOS 8 may not have much for enterprise
Apple unveiled its new mobile operating system, iOS 8, at the recent World Wide Developers Conference. There was plenty of news to go around, but only a few features that might improve the business case.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Mobile Technology Tagged With: Apple, ios 8
Warning to iPhone users: Change your Apple password NOW
Many iPhone and iPad users were shocked to wake up and find that their devices had been locked out remotely – and they’d have to pay up if they wanted them unlocked.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Latest News & Views, Mobile Technology Tagged With: Apple, hackers, iPhone
Report: The average company has 461 apps (and many are banned)
For IT pros who think they have a good handle on all the apps inside the company, bad news: Cloud apps are being added faster than ever. And many of them are running without IT’s permission, control or knowledge. At the recent Consumerization of IT in the Enterprise conference, Netskope released research showing just how […]
Filed Under: Applications & Software, Data Center, In this week's e-newsletter, Mobile Technology Tagged With: cloud apps, cloud storage
Infographic: Watch out for WiFi
WiFi is one of those tools that just makes life easier. It keeps you from paying for costly data overages and gives you the ability to work from just about anywhere. But free WiFi can be anything but if users aren’t careful.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Security, Mobile Technology Tagged With: remote, WiFi
Mobile workers may not be who you think they are
If you picture a mobile worker, the first thing that may come to mind is the executive firing off emails from a smartphone at an airport or a salesperson closing a deal from his car (hopefully while pulled over to the side of the road). But at the recent Consumerization of IT in the Enterprise […]
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, Mobile Technology Tagged With: BYOD, CITE 2014, mobility