By 2015, there will be nearly 15 billion network-connected devices as more people use smartphones and other mobile devices for work. While IT departments see benefits to embracing the BYOD trend, there are also security challenges to allowing personal devices on business networks. Nearly half of employees with personal devices for work have let others use their devices, potentially exposing companies' data. The document advocates that businesses get prepared for BYOD through security measures and policies to handle the risks of mobile devices in the workplace.

1. To BYOD or
not to BYOD
How will it affect your business
and your people?
Sources: Cisco Systems, Forrester, Aberdeen, Dell Quest, ICP Networks, Harris, Juniper Networks Malicious Mobile Threats Report May 2011

2. By 2015 there will be almost
15 billion
network-connected devices

3. By 2016
350,000,000
people
will use their smartphones for work

4. In 2013, 52% of IT professionals in
the UK see BYOD as positive.
Compared with 88% in China.
88%
52%

5. IT departments are keen
to embrace the trend

6. There are challenges
1in 20
mobile devices
were stolen
in 2010
29%
distribute
unauthorised
data
31%
Who use a
laptop for work
will connect to
the company’s
network via a
free or public
Wi-Fi
connection
46%
who use a
personal
device for
work have let
someone else
use it
81%
Use a personal
electronic
device for
work-related
functions

7. Get you and your
business safe and
ready for BYOD
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