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IT security concerns mount as BYOD adoption continues to rise
Over the past couple of years the number of organisations adopting a ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) policy has grown at a staggering rate, and with employers and employees alike reaping the benefits, there’s little doubt the trend is set to continue.
Yet whilst giving employees the freedom to work off their own laptops, tablets and smart devices reduces hardware costs and boosts productivity, BYOD raises a whole host of security concerns that many organisations are failing to address.
This infographic by ERS Computer Solutions gives a clear overview of the key benefits and concerns of the ever-growing phenomenon and it also includes a concise 5 point action plan for staying on top of BYOD security:
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