First Line of Defense: ENT August 2012 Newsletter

What's New in Security Intelligence
August 2012

"Consumer technology is really cool. It's sexy, and everyone wants to have it. But security and manageability are not primary design factors for these platforms. So companies need to be aware... there are serious risks in terms of data loss." --Cesare Garlati, VP of Consumerization and Mobile Security for Trend Micro, Video: BYOD Talks at Mobile Convention Amsterdam


5 Best Practices for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)	Apple iOS6 Raises Costs, Lowers Security for Some	Employee Productivity: A Forrester Survey on BYOD
BYOD. When it comes to securing employee-owned mobile devices, we've all heard plenty of vague recommendations. IT managers tell us they need more tactical advice they can put into action. That's exactly what you'll get out of this new analyst report by IT-Harvest: A Guide to Consumerization & Building a BYOD Policy. This how-to guide covers 5 Best Practices for BYOD and includes a checklist for developing a flexible and secure BYOD policy. To manage and secure BYOD you also need the right tools. In a new video, our security experts explain how to gain visibility and control of mobile devices, apps, and data with Trend Micro™ Mobile Security 8.0. This 4-in-1 solution includes mobile device management, mobile device security, app management, and data protection.	When Apple announced that the new version of their operating system iOS6 will not support the original iPad hardware, many IT managers expressed concern. What is the impact on the enterprise when mobile devices reach end-of-life so quickly? In a recent blog, Rik Ferguson, Trend Micro's Director of Security Research, explains the impact. "If Apple ending support of the original iPad means that future updates to the operating system will not be compatible with older devices, then clearly that presents a security risk," said Ferguson. If your company is paying for employees' smartphones, the cost of keeping up with ever-evolving devices could increase. Rapid innovation means other operating systems could follow suit. Android is not immune.	Up to 40% of companies polled say BYOD reduces costs. Yet, many organizations have doubts about the benefits of deploying BYOD programs. These results were the inspiration behind a recent Forrester paper—see how they apply to your organization: Key Strategies to Capture and Measure the Value of Consumerization of IT. Forrester's survey report reveals that increasing worker productivity is the top benefit of deploying BYOD programs. Over 80% of firms base their business case for deploying BYOD programs on proven worker productivity, and nearly 70% achieved increased bottom line revenues. One fact remains clear: BYOD is driven by employee adoption.
Turn BYOD into a Win-Win This infographic puts you inside a mobile security video game. See how you can beat the attackers with encryption, jail break detection, remote lock, selective wipe, and other powerful weapons.		Resources Cloud Security Blog Consumerization of IT Blog TrendLabs Malware Blog Enterprise Solutions Enterprise Security Services Download Center Subscribe to News & Updates