Mobile Etiquette in the BYOD Age

An explosion of mobile devices at the workplace is rapidly changing the way business is done. Mobile devices facilitate faster reaction time and increased connectivity. While these features can accelerate the pace of business, many companies are not prepared for the effect mobile devices have on security and management policies.

A recent poll conducted on Microsoft’s Safer Online Facebook page revealed a few findings concerning mobile behavior and highlighted some of the measures that mobile users can take to ensure that sensitive business data stays safe and protected:  

• Conduct financial transactions on a secure network. Don’t use “borrowed” or public Wi-Fi hotspots.

• Lock your mobile phone. Keep your info secret with a unique, four-digit PIN

• Use location-based services safely. Think carefully about turning on geotagging .

To learn more safety tips, please visit here.