Three serious BYOD security risks every business owner should know about

June 12, 2019

As personal computing devices became more accessible, more and more businesses have incorporated bring your own device (BYOD) policies in the workplace. BYOD has enabled the workforce to interact with familiar devices, cutting the learning curve, and enhancing productivity. It has given employees more flexible working options and making companies more agile.

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Imagine owning a business – and have to temporarily shut your business to deal with a computer virus that’s wreaked havoc on your business simply because your antivirus, firewall, and off-site data backups failed. The pain is truly excruciating. Yet it's happening to more and more businesses every day. BankVault is simple yet powerful software which protect your most valuable assets - your computer, online credentials, and ultimately the money in your bank account. It is the best way to win new business and customer confidence in this digital age. DID YOU KNOW? * 1 in 5 Australians have been victims of identity crime with online banking, online shopping, and computer hacking to blame * 65% of Australian organisations experienced cybercrime in the last 24 months * Only 42 percent of Australian organisations have a fully operational incident response plan * It takes 31 days to resolve a cybercrime... Meanwhile, thousands of dollars are lost due to loss of reputation, lack of client confi

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BankVault

Imagine owning a business – and have to temporarily shut your business to deal with a computer virus that’s wreaked havoc on your business simply because your antivirus, firewall, and off-site data backups failed. The pain is truly excruciating. Yet it's happening to more and more businesses every day. BankVault is simple yet powerful software which protect your most valuable assets - your computer, online credentials, and ultimately the money in your bank account. It is the best way to win new business and customer confidence in this digital age. DID YOU KNOW? * 1 in 5 Australians have been victims of identity crime with online banking, online shopping, and computer hacking to blame * 65% of Australian organisations experienced cybercrime in the last 24 months * Only 42 percent of Australian organisations have a fully operational incident response plan * It takes 31 days to resolve a cybercrime... Meanwhile, thousands of dollars are lost due to loss of reputation, lack of client confi

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