3 mobile security myths putting your data at risk

As workers become more mobile, IT departments need to take steps to secure smartphones and tablets. But those efforts may be hindered by some incorrect beliefs about mobile security. 

New Android virus spreads through phishing emails

As Android viruses and other types of mobile security attacks become more common, researchers have discovered some new methods hackers are using to spread their malware. 

Survey: Customers are worried about BYOD security

IT managers have a lot of concerns about the security of data when it’s held on users’ personal mobile devices. But there’s another group out there that might share IT’s worries about BYOD security: 

3 safer BYOD alternatives IT can consider

Is your organization looking to get the benefits of BYOD, but wary of the security, legal and other risks of letting personal devices into work? Here are three alternatives to BYOD companies can consider.

Survey: Users prefer tablets over PCs

Here’s another potential sign that Apple’s iPad and other tablets may soon become a replacement for laptops: 

7 keys for choosing a mobile VPN app

As more companies embrace BYOD, it’s becoming critical to make sure users can securely access the data they need for work from their mobile devices. In this guest post, IT security writer Raymond McLemore offers some advice for choosing a mobile VPN app. 

Hackers’ new technique to spread Android virus

A new Android virus shows what strategies hackers are using to spread malware now – and how susceptible users are to those techniques.

Survey: Users willing to follow BYOD security policies

Many users will circumvent IT policy to use a personal device at work. But often that’s because their organization doesn’t yet have a BYOD policy. 

IT managers’ top 5 priorities for 2013

IT’s priorities haven’t changed much over the past few years, but they have evolved based on new trends and developments. Here’s some advice for IT managers to help overcome their organization’s top tech challenges for this year. 

3 BYOD horror stories – and what IT can learn from them

As more employees bring personal smartphones and other devices to work, here are three BYOD security horror stories that other companies can learn from.