5 Ways to Ensure BYOD is Successful

Do you want to implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) at your organization but are afraid of the security risks and problems you might incur? You are not alone! Many companies want to use BYOD but have heard about the horror stories of how employees take advantage of it or their IT department is inundated with issues. The following are 5 ways to ensure that BYOD is successful at your organization and doesn’t cause more problems than benefits:

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Set Up a BYOD Policy from the Beginning

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By setting up a set of rules from the beginning employees will know exactly what is expected from them, so that there is no confusion. This will also allow the organization to define any repercussions if employees misuse or take advantage of the use of BYOD.

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2 Use an IAM Solution to Register Devices

In addition to all the employee accounts, admins will now also have to set up and register all employee devices. In the beginning especially, there is a large influx of new devices which need to be added which is extremely time consuming if it is done manually. An IAM solution will allow admins to easily add the new devices by simply adding them in Active Directory. If desired, they can also allow end users to register the devices themselves. End users simply fill out a web form which is set up for a work flow request, which will then be automatically be sent to the appropriate manager or department for approval.

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Have A Process for Disabling Users

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3 Allowing employees to use their own devices can lead to a security risk once the employee is no longer with the company. Since they will be keeping the device, they may potentially still be able to access the company’s network. An automated account management solution will allow managers to easily disable the user from all systems and applications with just one click, ensuring that the network stays secure.

Set Guidelines for the Types of Devices Allowed

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4 One of the top issues with BYOD is that there are many different types, brands, operating systems etc. for devices. When employees register their device with the company, they then expect the IT department to support it and resolve any issues with the device, which can be a headache for IT. An organization needs to set from the beginning which types and brands of devices they are going to support. They can then use an IAM solution which easily can monitor and ensure that only these devices are registered and used. When a user then tries to register a device, only those which the company supports will be able to be registered.

Security for Compliance and Audit Needs

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5 It is important that the organization ensures that BYOD also meets audit and compliance needs. IAM software will help the organization to ensure that on their device users only has access to the systems and applications which they are supposed to. This information can then also be easily accessed when it comes to audit time.

BYOD Implementation Checklist

Set Up a BYOD Policy from the Beginning.

Use an IAM Solution to Register Devices

Have a Process for Disabling Users

Set Guidelines for Types of Devices Allowed.

Security for Compliance and Audit Needs

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