This presentation describes the simple concept behind the emerging technology trend that is BYOD.

1. BYOD
Implementation and Security Issues
Presented By:
Harsh Kishore Mishra
M.Tech. Cyber Security I Sem.
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

2. Contents
What is BYOD ?
BYOD Trends
Advantages of BYOD
Issues in BYOD
BYOD Security and Policies
Conclusion

3. What is BYOD ?
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BYOD was mentioned in a paper by Ballagas et
al., at UBICOMP 2005.
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First entered in 2009, courtesy of Intel.
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The emerging trend in Information technology &
corporate world.
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It is the policy of permitting employees to bring
personally owned mobile devices.

4. BYOD Trends
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BYOD is making significant inroads in the business world.
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75% of employees in high growth markets such as Brazil
and Russia and 44% in developed markets are already
using it*.
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88% of IT leaders see BYOD growth and 76% consider it
extremely positive**.
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44% of job seekers view an organization more positively if
it supports their device***.
*http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-myths-of-byod-in-theenterprise/
**A. Scarfò, New security perspectives around BYOD, IEEE 978-0-7695-4842-5/12, 2012
***Cas ey, K evi n (19 November 2012). " Ris ks Your BYOD Policy Must Addres s "

5. Advantages of BYOD
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Increased Productivity: User being more
comfortable with their personal device.
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Lower Cost to the Company: No devices cost to
company, employee uses own device.
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New Cutting edge Technology: Frequent and
faster upgrades than the devices of company.
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Attract and retain talent: Using personal devices
attracts talent.

6. Issues in BYOD
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Security Issues
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Privacy Issues
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Infrastructure Issues
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Support Issues
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Device Control Issues

7. Security and Policies
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Automate enforcement of access policy.
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Automatically detect and mitigate web-based
threats.
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Unifying policy definition on all networks.
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Protect the IT infrastructure.
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Ensure privacy of the information.

8. … contd.
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Identify the risk elements.
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Form a committee to embrace BYOD and
understand the risks.
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Decide how to enforce policies for devices
connecting to your network.
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Evaluate, Implement & reassess solutions

9. Conclusion
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Business is embracing BYOD for its flexibility
and cost savings.
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It improves employees productivity and reduces
costs.
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Makes the company look like a flexible and
attractive employer.
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BYOD policy should be enforceable and

10. Thank You