{"id":4642,"date":"2014-01-21T16:57:28","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aerocominc.com\/?p=4642"},"modified":"2015-05-07T16:01:19","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T23:01:19","slug":"are-you-implementing-byod-securely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerocominc.com\/info\/are-you-implementing-byod-securely\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Implementing BYOD Securely?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumers love their smartphones and tablets, so it shouldn’t be any surprise that they want to use their devices at work- for work related reasons. The pressure to develop and implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>and is and is coming from all directions.<\/p>\n

With the BYOD movement quickly becoming an accepted norm, IT needs to better understand how it impacts all aspects of the corporate network security strategy.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 tips for implementing BYOD securely and effectively within the enterprise, while also fostering secure, remote access to business-critical information.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. Go Beyond Password to Authentication<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

      Traditional static passwords are not enough to ensure secure remote access to business data and systems. Companies should consider multi-factor authentication methods to strengthen security while continuing to prioritize usability.<\/p>\n

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        1. Secure Remote Access with SSL-Based VPN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

          Once you have authenticated a user, companies must secure the network connection. SSN VPN enables employees enormous flexibility to access the network securely from any location and from any device.<\/p>\n

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            1. SSO for Password Fatigue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

              Single-sign-on tools allow employees to use a single password to access the company portal and cloud applications- it can also be a part of an SSL VPN configuration<\/p>\n

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                1. End Node Control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

                  When an employee leaves a company, so should all of his or her access to company-sensitive data. It is important to find a solution that manages devices from the corporate side, not just the employee side, and allows you to quickly remove a specific user\u2019s access privileges with a few key strokes.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Applying a Federated ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Federated IDs allow single sign-on for the employee. The employee logs in to any approved system easily, the corporation controls access even to cloud-based applications, and the service provider doesn\u2019t need to maintain user profiles.<\/p>\n[php snippet = 8]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Thinking of implementing a BYOD system for your organization? Read these 5 tips to ensure you’re applying this movement securely! <\/p>\n

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