Smart devices, mobile phones and tablets are becoming the control hub for the myriad of connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) – as are bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies in many organizations today. But this is creating unique and heightened security risks for IT professionals, such as higher exposure to data breaches, malware and compliance violations. BYOD is no longer an industry trend; it’s a fact of life for enterprise-wide operations and the IT organizations that must support them.
Boosted by distance learning and work-from-home arrangements, Google Chromebooks have become essential during the pandemic.
Chromebooks, using Google’s Mobile Device Management (MDM), provided a solution that’s built-in and ready for enterprise deployments. But as employees begin to return to work, companies are faced with having to re-authenticate devices for the physical corporate network.