Originally Posted by hungover:
“Sorry Alan, not sure that i get your point. Surely the problem is that executives think that iPads and iPhones are "cool". Hence the vogue of "bring your own devices" inspite of the increased risks of data security being compromised .
Persoanally I would rather confidental data about me was handled on devices that have a proven track record of allowing IT departments to lock them down and secure them, namely Blackberrys and Windows PCs.
I appreciate that you can apply security policies to iphones but how many owners in a BYOD environment would allow you to remove access to the App Store or browser?
Indeed how many iphone owners are aware that there has already been malware in the App Store, or how many Mac owners believe the BS from Apple that they can't get viruses and they don't need to run AV software?”
“Sorry Alan, not sure that i get your point. Surely the problem is that executives think that iPads and iPhones are "cool". Hence the vogue of "bring your own devices" inspite of the increased risks of data security being compromised .
Persoanally I would rather confidental data about me was handled on devices that have a proven track record of allowing IT departments to lock them down and secure them, namely Blackberrys and Windows PCs.
I appreciate that you can apply security policies to iphones but how many owners in a BYOD environment would allow you to remove access to the App Store or browser?
Indeed how many iphone owners are aware that there has already been malware in the App Store, or how many Mac owners believe the BS from Apple that they can't get viruses and they don't need to run AV software?”
Actually I think you'll find that the rumour of Macs not being able to get viruses and how much of a lie that is was started by non Mac Users or ridiculously undereducated Mac users. All Mac users are aware that we can get viruses, and that now Apple are more mainstream the threat level is increasing. I have AV software on my Mac and have done since I bought it. It is naive to think you are immune.
Yes there has indeed been malware on the App Store, as with any online store (Blackberry & Android incl). Apple does vet its apps so it is harder for viruses to get through. Having worked in IT I can say the BYOD concept is highly flawed for anyone using any device as they will inevitably have to lock you out of any online store whether you own Blackberry, Android or Apple. BYOD increases data theft and security breaches what ever way you look at it. Just like PC and Blackberry, there is software options available to restrict how an iPad would interact with the internet and stop access to certain applications. So to say it is less secure is silly. Blackberry, Windows and Apple are all just as secure as each other, there is no contest here. Its about what works best for who.
Why is it always a damn competition and bitch match…



