The BYOD Bulletin

When businesses need to protect company data on unmanaged or BYOD computers, the conversation often starts with comparing VDI vs DaaS.  And with good reason. In 2024, the global average cost of a data breach was a record $4.88M, a 10% increase from 2023. As cybersecurity attacks grow more frequent and remote work/contractors become more common, […]

To enable remote work, businesses typically opt to either provision workers with company-owned laptops or allow them to use their personal laptops for work (aka “bring your own device (BYOD)”). In evaluating BYOD vs company-owned laptops, IT managers weigh security, budget, and user satisfaction before finalizing a policy. But it’s important to explore myths vs […]

Companies have long been enabling remote workers to use personal, BYOD computers for work. But when securing unmanaged devices for remote work, the right security solutions are needed. DaaS solutions (Desktop as a Service) are one such category of products that companies utilize to ensure company data security for remote employees and contractors.  DaaS solutions […]

Hybrid and remote work have cemented themselves as permanent pillars of the modern workforce. Companies are hiring more offshore workers and contractors than ever before, leaning into the remote work revolution and benefitting from global talent pools at lower costs. With this evolution comes an inherent introduction of unmanaged and personal computers, as these workers […]

Each week, the sales team at Venn meets with a multitude of potential customers and many of the conversations begin with the same exhausted tone…  “We’re just done with VDI.”  This statement always comes from senior IT leadership and is driven by frustration, fatigue from hearing complaints from end users, being tired of dealing with […]

Hybrid work – where employees spend part of their time working remotely and part of their time at the office – has become incredibly popular. In fact, 15% more professional workers now work remotely at least part of the time compared to 2020, rising from 70% to 80%. But this new norm has put hybrid […]

Remote and hybrid work have become the norm for many organizations, and to support a distributed workforce, companies need to invest in the right remote work technology.  This post covers essential technology for remote work, how to manage company-issued laptops vs. employee-owned laptops, and what to consider when setting up your remote work infrastructure. Remote […]

Creating and implementing a data loss prevention policy is a critical security measure for organizations today. But many DLP policies prioritize security at the cost of usability, which leads to employee frustration and, in turn, security workarounds–ultimately increasing the risk of data leaks and shadow IT.  Achieving this balance is challenging, as implementing DLP policies […]

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations increasingly rely on contractors and remote employees to expand talent pools and drive strategic initiatives. These workers often prefer to use their personal computers for work, presenting a powerful opportunity for companies to reduce costs, scale efficiently, and simplify IT operations. However, securing company data on unmanaged devices can […]