Enterprises of all sizes have employees using mobile devices, allowing them to operate productively both inside and outside of company offices. However, the financial and non-financial repercussions of lost or stolen mobile devices, including laptops, smartphones and PDAs, are often significant for the organization. IT leaders need to establish a high level of mobile security awareness across the user base to help minimize these threats. This research note discusses:
- The importance of end user security awareness training.
- Key risks associated with increased workforce mobility.
- Essential components of a mobile security training plan.
Mobile security training to help users understand the nature of mobile security risks and their individual accountabilities will be the most effective way to complement existing security solutions and address the potential dangers of increased mobile device usage.