{"id":14844,"date":"2023-04-19T11:49:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T08:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/?p=14844"},"modified":"2023-04-19T11:49:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T08:49:43","slug":"byod-definition-and-advantages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/byod-definitie-si-avantaje\/","title":{"rendered":"What does BYOD mean and what are the advantages?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would it be easier for you to work? On your own devices or on those provided by your employer? But which is more secure from a security perspective? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/information-security-is-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">information security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the questions that the BYOD policy tries to answer. Find out what BYOD means and what advantages it can bring to a company. Read this article especially if you are concerned about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/opening-an-online-business-it-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opening an online business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does BYOD mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BYOD is the acronym for Bring Your Own Device, an IT policy embraced by more and more companies that allows or even encourages employees to bring and use their own digital devices in the office. Obviously, we are referring to mobile devices such as tablets, laptops or smartphones. These personal devices are then used by employees to access systems and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/what-is-a-database-types-of-elements-and-examples\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">databases<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/cloud-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By bringing to the office <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/business-solutions\/it-equipment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> personal, employers are forced to find various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/it-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT solutions <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which guarantees data security, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/phishing-or-identity-theft-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other security risks becoming much more important, but also dangerous for the company. However, this new way of working also comes with a lot of advantages, especially if it is successfully combined with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-computing-and-what-benefits-do-cloud-services-bring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud computing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take into account <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/gdpr-data-protection-company-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDPR provisions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translated into Romanian as &quot;bring your own device to the office&quot;, this term was first used by the company INTEL in 2009.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of BYOD policies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, there are four models for integrating BYOD policy into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/it-solutions\/it-infrastructure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT infrastructure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of companies:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited access for users with personal devices to company systems and data;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access of users with personal devices only to systems and information that are not sensitive;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access by users with personal devices only under the careful control of the IT department regarding the information processed and the applications installed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access for users with personal devices to sensitive information, but without storage capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of BYOD policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BYOD is particularly relevant, especially in large companies, because it allows employees to gain a certain degree of IT independence from their employer. Many of the devices employees use are newer and more powerful than those owned by the employer, so employees are not forced to work on equipment that makes their tasks more difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your IT department is not yet up to date and does not know how to manage the BYOD implementation process, you will most likely benefit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/what-is-it-consulting-and-what-are-its-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT consultancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of BYOD policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most important advantages you will benefit from if you implement the BYOD policy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase employee productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees will work better and faster on their own devices because they are used to them. This way, you as an employer reduce the time needed for training, and employees can personalize their work process and the way they use various applications. In addition, employees will have access to all information in the same place, which will allow them to work from anywhere and anytime. Obviously, this will also be reflected in the actual working time. Thus, you will find that most tasks are completed much faster;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce operational costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By implementing the BYOD policy, you waive the costs related to the purchase and maintenance of most IT equipment. In addition, your monthly bill for internet services will also decrease. Basically, instead of paying the entire subscription, you will be able to reimburse each employee based on their personal consumption;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase employee satisfaction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Using personal devices will allow employees to work from anywhere, anytime, giving them more control over their work-life balance. The ability to make their own schedule will not only attract new employees, but will also keep current ones happy. In addition, communication will be streamlined;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You have access to new devices and technologies. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees typically invest more in their personal devices than an employer does. They will be directly interested in updates, and their work will benefit from the superior capabilities of the device;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce the burden on the IT department<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since employees will be responsible for maintaining their own devices, the IT team can focus on more important tasks, such as the security and smooth running of the company&#039;s software;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Streamline the recruitment process by offering the possibility of working remotely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Often, the best people don&#039;t live in the same city or even the same country your company operates in. Implementing a BYOD policy encourages recruiting staff from all over the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of BYOD policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, there are some disadvantages to a BYOD policy. The first is related to data security, since the employer has little or no control over the information accessible on personal devices. Thus, any company implementing this policy must determine exactly what information can be accessed by employees with personal devices and what security measures are necessary if the device happens to be stolen or hacked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second problem is the lack of consistency in the software used by employees. Thus, the company&#039;s support team not only has to take security measures, but at the same time it has to propose the right software for most devices and solve any problems. Obviously, the company reserves the right to set certain standards when it comes to processing power, type of graphics card or compatibility of personal devices with a certain type of software. This definitely implies taking certain steps necessary for a coherent BYOD strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The processes required to implement the BYOD policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the advantages detailed above have convinced you and you understand that the disadvantages can be avoided with the help of a coherent strategy, find out what are the steps necessary to implement the BYOD policy:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planning and cost-benefit analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Decide which devices employees can use and what the level of access is for each user group. Both the security rules for each segment, as well as the financing of devices, as well as the estimation of IT support must go through a cost analysis;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security policy implementation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully select the technologies to be used, depending on the company&#039;s context. A criterion worth considering will be the system&#039;s flexibility and monitoring capacity for as many devices as possible;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communicate BYOD policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Inform employees about the security measures they must take and the procedures they will follow as a consequence of the loss or hacking of a device. Employees must also know what categories of data they have access to and which ones can be stored;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Providing assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the first phase, you will most likely face a multitude of support calls and problems from users. As people understand the new system, the role of the support department will become more related to maintenance and not so much to assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#039;t forget to consider what will happen when the employee leaves the company. The company should ensure that the former employee has surrendered all access credentials and that company-provided data and applications have been removed from the former employee&#039;s device. Following the exit interview, access to corporate email is typically restricted and the device is no longer synced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is it worth implementing a BYOD policy? Yes, if you approach this process properly!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cum ti-ar fi mai usor sa lucrezi? Pe dispozitivele proprietate personala sau pe cele furnizate de catre angajator? Dar cum este mai sigur din punct de vedere al securitatii informatiilor?\u00a0 Aceasta sunt doar unele dintre intrebarile la care politica BYOD incearca sa raspunda. Afla din cele ce urmeaza ce inseamna BYOD si ce avantaje poate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kodingtech"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kodingtech.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}