Choose Your Own Device
Realizing the potential benefits of using a wider range of devices with a lighter management approach, some companies have adopted the option of allowing users to choose their own device, based on minimum requirements, which are then managed using an MDM solution. The user is still expected to follow the acceptable use policy, but may also use the device for some personal use. This option provides a balance between end user mobility and information security, but does not relieve the burden of cost that BYOD can provide.
As discussed in Chapter 3, User Account Administration, one of the biggest risks to any IT system is when a user has local administrative access to their computer and can install software or make configuration ...
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