First there was a sewing machine-sized portable PC, then laptop, Newton, Palm Pilot, and mobile phones with a built-in PDA function. IPhone leads way for smartphones everywhere, and ushered in the era of the iPad tablet. Now wireless hotspots, printers, storage, and various other devices made their way to Your office network, probably without the knowledge managers.
This device has the potential to compromise safety, either by introducing malware into another device on your network, or transport data outside the company network. Thankfully, antivirus and encryption application available for all smartphones and tablets is the main platform, and most allow remote management.
You cannot ask users to comply with security policies if you don't have one. It doesn't have to be a lengthy document that covers every possible coincidentally. A brief statement about protecting the assets of the company not only easier to understand and remember, but it's easier to get buy-in on from the user. Make it clear that the rules of aren'tt just to make the users life harder, but to protect the organization.
Make a list of recommended or required applications–such as software encryption, anti-virus clients and VPN software — for any mobile device or platform You will support. You can create an internal website with links to download sites. Help users understand the easiest way to install and use this application.
Most wireless access points allow you to set two or more networks, trusted network for the device, and the search network for all others. You can keep a list of authorized devices, and all the others will only be able to connect to networks that provide guest access to the Internet but not access to the corporate network.