Security

Security Basics for Tablets at Work

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Aaron Goldberg Posted in Blog, IT, Security





security 2 it blog It seems like whenever the subject is the business use of tablets, the sentence immediately following is focused on the issue of security.  It appears to have gotten to the point where there is more emotion that surrounds the issue than there is factual consideration.  This is actually quite understandable as tablets are far too frequently lost, stolen, or misplaced, and with up to 128 GB of storage on these devices, we could be talking about a lot of data.  That of course doesn’t consider the issue of who might now have access to your systems on a lost device.

So if we remove some of the emotionality, and step back, what are the basic and fundamental steps that we should implement so that tablet use in the office becomes far less scary?  Well I have a few.  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but some of the basics I think every device should have. Read more

3 Big Differences Between Commercial & Consumer Tablets

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Aaron Goldberg Posted in Blog, IT, Security, Utility





The use of tablets in business will skyrocket. And what makes this growth even more amazing is that we haven’t really seen the impact of tablets that are actually designed for commercial use! We have a bunch of consumer devices that have literally invaded the organization. Imagine what’s going to happen when we get tablets that are designed with commercial feature sets that actually appeal to managers and IT professionals.

One trend we have to consider prior to the device issues is who pays for them. The age of company provided tablets is dawning. This means that the focus on lowest possible price will be mitigated, and the focus will change to what is the right configuration and capabilities. Higher cost isn’t necessarily a problem. Yet, what many of us are interested in is how will the device’s features differ between the versions? There’s a lot to talk about on that front. And certainly many points of view as to what the “right” features are. Read more

App Stores and Security Threats

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Aaron Goldberg Posted in Apps, Blog, IT, Security





security 2 it blog apps One of the best things about owning a tablet is the huge number of cool apps you can download to it.  There are a lot of broad use apps for the daily tasks we all must accomplish, and even better are the focused apps that help us do little things in our life that we like to do.  It might be an app for HVAC technicians, or a way to sort the key news feeds that a financial services professional needs to review on a daily basis. Read more

Gartner Survey: BYOD Remains Top Mobile Security Concern

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Enterprise, IT, Mobility Strategy, Security





security 2 mobility strategy 2 it enterprise There’s no need to wonder what to do about the proliferation of mobile devices and employees’ demonstrated desire to use those devices at work. So says Gartner in its latest report, based on a survey of IT professionals in large enterprises across the US, EMEA and Asia.

In “User Survey Analysis: Impact of Mobile Devices on Network and Data Center Infrastructure,” the analysts’ advice includes: Read more

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Windows To Go: Making IT Management and Security Easier

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, IT, Security, Windows 8





windows 8 security 2 it blog Originally Posted by Kevin Beck, Workforce Anywhere

In previous posts we’ve written a lot about how Windows 8 will bring a new user interface to PC and mobile device users. But Windows 8 also introduces many features designed to help IT professionals better manage and protect their enterprise information. One of the more interesting tools IT industry watchers are talking about in this area is Windows To Go. Read more

Mobile Security: 5 Things to Watch

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Mobility Strategy, Security





security 2 mobility strategy 2 There are at least two sides to every story, right? In the tale of the rise of the tablet, there are end-users on one side, just trying to get their work done or have some fun. On the other side: IT, the boardroom, and anyone else concerned with securing enterprise assets—notably, networks and data.

While the saga unfolds, and while you make decisions about how your organization will respond, here are five trends, issues or predictions you’ll want to keep an eye on. Read more

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New IDC Report Outlines Enterprise Mobility Benchmarks

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Enterprise, IT, Mobility Strategy, Security, Tablet Adoption





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A recent IDC survey revealed that the majority of enterprises, across most global industry segments, are embracing tablets and mobile devices as a way to augment and improve their employees’ productivity.

The IDC Mobile Benchmark Study reveals what enterprises are thinking and doing about mobile device policies, tablet adoption, and the costs and practices involved with developing apps for them. Read more

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