There are certain security risks – such as unsafe networks, hacking and data loss – that simply won’t go away. And with mobile working on the increase in the UK, it is paramount businesses understand the dangers.
Mobile working is on the rise and while there are benefits it also brings risks. These are augmented by the increasing trend for workers to bring their own devices to work (BYOD), creating a new set of productivity options while raising the spectre of information security.
Almost nine out of 10 organisations support or are developing BYOD policies, says an InformationWeek survey. But an increase in BYOD has not been accompanied by a rise in information security. Five key concerns must be addressed:
Theft
Stolen devices is the top security concern in as many as 78pc of organisations, according to the InformationWeek survey.
Data loss
The research also reveals that 45pc of firms had an incident of data loss within the past 12 months; 11pc were required to disclose the incident.
Hacking
All of the top 100 paid-for Android apps and 56pc of the top 100 paid-for Apple iOS apps have been hacked, says security firm Arxan Technologies.
Malware
As many as 69pc of IT managers are concerned or very concerned about mobile malware, viruses and spyware, according to researcher Forrester.
Networks not secure
Employees connecting to unsecured networks is also a worry: 62pc of IT managers are concerned or very concerned, says Forrester.
The strength of feeling associated with these concerns helps show how mobile security is not being hyped. Information integrity must be tackled by CIOs. The good news is that 71pc of UK companies are concerned about mobile security and believe it needs to be addressed urgently, compared with 37pc of other European businesses, according to research by Vanson Bourne. At least UK companies are aware of the dangers.
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