The BYOD Bulletin

In today’s dynamic work environment, the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity. Employees using personal laptops for work can significantly boost productivity and flexibility. However, this convenience also introduces substantial security risks, particularly when it comes to sensitive data protection. There are several critical scenarios where […]

“We thought that the Covid remote-work transformation was hard…” An IT leader at a noted fin-tech company told me this in a conversation we had recently, and it’s stuck with me since I first heard it. He was referring to the 2nd transformative IT process that his company has gone through in less than three […]

Conventional workplace paradigms have evolved into modern BYOD workforces, driven by a more geographically dispersed workforce and employees who want more remote work options and device flexibility. Companies now heavily rely on contractors, freelancers, offshore workers, and remote workers – many of whom use their personal devices for work. While BYOD workforce policies allow companies […]

I felt inspired to write this blog because of my experience on the product team at Venn. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to meet with a myriad of folks and understand the various challenges their organizations are facing while on their quest to better enable their BYOD workforces. Many of these organizations were also investigating […]

Monitoring employee activities is often required for business needs, like security, compliance and troubleshooting. However, many employees worry about the potential misuse of the gathered data. This concern is elevated with BYOD/BYO-PC, when monitoring takes place on the employee’s personal device, which is being lent to the business for work purposes. Organizations that wish to […]

Face it. Remote work has become a permanent part of today’s businesses. Gone are the days of the office-centric, locked-down work computers. Work is now being done in remote locations and often on personal devices, whether at the home office, coffee shop, local community office space, or in the airport. We’re moving towards a more […]

Remote work has become an integral part of the modern workplace. Businesses are hiring more contractors, offshore workers and remote employees so they can tap into global talent, accommodate evolving business needs, and increase employee satisfaction. However, they also face new and evolving security challenges.  Remote work increases the attack surface, providing attackers with new […]

“Shadow IT” is the term used for when employees use software, applications, or devices that have not been authorized by the IT department. It might be as simple and innocent as an employee copying and pasting information into an unapproved app because it’s faster and easier. Think of how many people use popular consumer messaging […]

The landscape of remote work has evolved dramatically, bringing both opportunities and challenges for organizations. For IT leaders, securing remote workers, especially those using personal devices, has become a significant concern. The experiences of a leading financial management firm highlight the pressing need for a new approach to securing remote work.  Here are the critical […]