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.
Although the vast majority of today’s forward-thinking colleges and universities have embraced the concept of multi-function Smart Cards for their students, faculty and staff, some are falling behind initiating the transition from legacy technologies such as traditional magstripe and low-frequency proximity cards — simply because they just don’t know where to start.
The good news is that following a few best practices can quickly put your institution on the path to Smart Card migration success.
