Like our country’s police force, firefighters and Navy Seals, do you run toward “risks”? In truth, most of us are rather risk averse, as evidenced by everything from our hobbies to our investments. Yet in today’s world, some of us must be trained to run toward certain risks in order to protect others. Like the protectors I mentioned above, those tasked with roles in IT security need to have a unique mindset, one that allows you to secure your users and company assets from the ever-expanding risks surrounding the use of mobile devices.
Mobile devices create risks in accessing everything from email and contacts to corporate data through file shares and mobile apps. And a growing number of mobile devices in the workplace translates to a growing level of risk. When you consider the big picture, does your organization have a strategy for addressing these risks? Do you have the tools needed to carry out such a strategy? Beyond that, do you have the policies, procedures and support in place that will give your team the best chances for success?
If there is one thing we know, it’s that mobile security risks will not go away. Moreover, ignoring such threats will only expose your organization to a heightened level of risk. As mentioned above, isn’t that the last thing most of us want? Instead, I encourage you to RUN toward risk with a well-crafted plan and the tools proven to help you overcome viable threats. While this will likely require an investment in the form of time, personnel and money, it’s one that could pay big dividends in the long run and, frankly, is one you literally cannot afford not to make.
Like well-prepared first responders and military service men and women, you need to have a plan and put that plan into practice. This will allow you to continue tweaking your mobile strategy so it can keep pace as technology, your company infrastructure, data access and threats evolve. Most importantly, make sure the rest of your team understands the risks inherent in the use of mobile technology and adopts your preferred tactics for protecting company data. Only then can you minimize or hopefully even eliminate one of the biggest threats to your corporate environment.
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Phil Poje | CEO, TechOrchard
A serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of executive leadership and ownership experience, Phil has a unique understanding of the challenges that exist within the rapidly growing technology sector. Contact him directly at phil@techorchard.com to discuss innovative ways for overcoming those challenges and propelling your organization to new levels of success.
