Future of Working - IT Policy Checklist

FUTURE OF WORKING THE IT POLICY CHECKLIST Is your IT policy still relevant? The BYOD movement and the consumerization of IT have left protection or freedom. With a forward-thinking IT policy you can have both freedom and security. many organizations with antiquated IT policies - immovable when faced with the future of working. These are policies that don't take advantage of an agile workforce, which has the capability to work from anywhere, at any time. Yes, you need to protect your company's data - but it's no longer the case of Is your IT policy holding your company and your employees back? If so, use this checklist and start building an IT policy that embraces the future and protects your business. Know your devices 2 Establish the Ground-Rules 1 Establish which devices you are ready to support. Do your Do users know they might get their personal data wiped if their device is compromised? If users are working from their own devices, homework on which devices meet your security standards and let users know what they can and can't use. Flnd out which devices have native make sure they know enterprise management the risks involved. tools and which ones Make this clear, in simple terms, before they start using use third-party tools. the device for work. Lock down your data 4 Vet your apps Make security measures, like having a PIN or encryption, mandatory. Complete periodic security audits to help verify the safety of company data and assess any potential risks. Encrypt data where possible. Not all apps will meet your security standards. Determine which will help users in their work, without compromising company data. Set up an app lab and test them to see which ones meet your business needs. Find the right apps for you, then recommend ENTER PIN: * * * * them to users. NEWS 21 Invest in training If you're embracing BYOD in your IT policy, you should take the time to train users in best BYOD practice. Give them the knowledge they need to protect company data and reduce the risk of having their devices compromised. You also need to facilitate Lessons: For more sharp analysis, disruptive opinions and the latest data about the workplace of 1. m 2. umn 3. umm community-based support. So, it's not just about training - it's about building a culture that makes people the future, head over to the Future of Working blog at www.futureofworking.com. umm hp Produced in association with collaborate better. FUTURE OF WORKING THE IT POLICY CHECKLIST Is your IT policy still relevant? The BYOD movement and the consumerization of IT have left protection or freedom. With a forward-thinking IT policy you can have both freedom and security. many organizations with antiquated IT policies - immovable when faced with the future of working. These are policies that don't take advantage of an agile workforce, which has the capability to work from anywhere, at any time. Yes, you need to protect your company's data - but it's no longer the case of Is your IT policy holding your company and your employees back? If so, use this checklist and start building an IT policy that embraces the future and protects your business. Know your devices 2 Establish the Ground-Rules 1 Establish which devices you are ready to support. Do your Do users know they might get their personal data wiped if their device is compromised? If users are working from their own devices, homework on which devices meet your security standards and let users know what they can and can't use. Flnd out which devices have native make sure they know enterprise management the risks involved. tools and which ones Make this clear, in simple terms, before they start using use third-party tools. the device for work. Lock down your data 4 Vet your apps Make security measures, like having a PIN or encryption, mandatory. Complete periodic security audits to help verify the safety of company data and assess any potential risks. Encrypt data where possible. Not all apps will meet your security standards. Determine which will help users in their work, without compromising company data. Set up an app lab and test them to see which ones meet your business needs. Find the right apps for you, then recommend ENTER PIN: * * * * them to users. NEWS 21 Invest in training If you're embracing BYOD in your IT policy, you should take the time to train users in best BYOD practice. Give them the knowledge they need to protect company data and reduce the risk of having their devices compromised. You also need to facilitate Lessons: For more sharp analysis, disruptive opinions and the latest data about the workplace of 1. m 2. umn 3. umm community-based support. So, it's not just about training - it's about building a culture that makes people the future, head over to the Future of Working blog at www.futureofworking.com. umm hp Produced in association with collaborate better.