Many employees worldwide use their personal mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.) for both official and leisure purposes. According to a Deloitte survey, 42% of German employees use their personal smartphones to do official work. This is because, generally, it’s easier to perform specific tasks remotely via a mobile device. Personal mobile devices are primarily used for official tasks such as e-mailing, scheduling appointments, attending meetings, and communicating via instant messages.
But why do enterprises allow employees to use their personal devices for official work? According to the same survey, around 59% of the workforce does not always work at a fixed location (dedicated desk). Thus, allowing employees to work with mobile devices provides freedom to work remotely and hence the need to implement enterprise mobility.
Furthermore, the companies save much of their equipment purchase and maintenance costs. But with the increasing trend of enterprises allowing employees to bring their own devices for work, the risk of data leaks and unauthorized access also increases exponentially. Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) renders mobile devices vulnerable to various types of malware and phishing attacks.
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