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fromComputerworld
2 hours ago

Insecure use of Signal app part of wider Department of Defense problem, suggests Senate report

In short, while there was no evidence that unsanctioned app use is routine or normalized, it is likely that enough staff are using them to make a serious breach possible at some point. The report concludes that one of the reasons staff have taken to these messaging apps was that they lack convenient alternatives. It recommends developing approved apps to remove this need,
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fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The Biggest Challenges for Cyber Security Managers - Social Media Explorer

Remote and hybrid work dramatically increases cyber risk by expanding attack surfaces, requiring proactive, adaptive, and human-centric security beyond traditional defenses.
fromChannelPro
1 month ago

How bridging the IT visibility gap empowers channel partners

Cloud migration and flexible working policies have contributed to the sprawl, but part of the reason it's so unmanageable is that companies still rely on the same old discovery tools built for a static network. Whenever we scan a new environment, we always uncover a large number of devices that were completely off the radar and out of scope of the protection of their IT and security policies.
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fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Cyber Risks Can Be Legal Risks: How to Protect the Organization

Third-party relationships, AI adoption, and BYOD practices increase cyber risks that can create significant legal liabilities requiring proactive risk management and compliance.
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fromIT Pro
3 months ago

The new BYOD: how to leaders can securely evolve policy

Hybrid working and diverse personal devices have made BYOD increasingly insecure, prompting many enterprises to reconsider or ban personal devices in the workplace.
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fromTechRadar
3 months ago

BYOD in the hybrid era: rethinking "bring your own device" policies for a secure, flexible workplace

BYOD policies face scrutiny due to rising security risks, prompting many organizations to consider banning personal devices.
fromSecuritymagazine
4 months ago

Multi-Job Hustles Expose Workers to Higher Cybersecurity Risks

Gen Z, with 48% engaging in side hustles, presents a unique cybersecurity threat due to increased use of varied corporate apps and personal devices.
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fromZDNET
4 months ago

Google Chrome for iOS now lets you switch between personal and work accounts

Google expands Chrome account switching feature on iOS, improving separation of work and personal tasks.
fromIT Brew
6 months ago

Apple devices are more susceptible to attack in the age of BYOD

"It's allowing new entry points, new data export points, and it also is making it so that there are some features that, before they have any enterprise level controls around them, they become a point for data in and out that the company has no visibility into or the ability to control."
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fromIT Pro
6 months ago

The days of bringing your own device to work could be coming to an end

Many enterprises consider banning personal devices at work due to security risks posed by unauthorized tech.
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