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.
When contactless smart cards are implemented and deployed properly, they represent one of the most secure identification technologies available. However, some manufacturers, in an attempt to sell a ‘universal’ reader or to reduce cost, actually disable the built-in security mechanisms that do not leverage the secure credential you invested in.
In other words, a false sense of security can leave you more vulnerable than you know.
Download our brief, The Dangers of CSN-only Smart Card Readers, to learn how to avoid a false sense of security and make the most of the secure technology you have invested in.
