The world of the internet is becoming more and more mobile. Across workplaces in every industry, there is a need and great benefits in making use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to access company networks. These devices can be personal or company-owned, but either way, one thing is for sure--- mobile devices introduce a whole range of issues and concerns that need to be addressed. One of the key ones is network security. Businesses everywhere are leaning on IT services companies in West Palm Beach to provide mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
Security Concerns with Mobile Device Use
There are many reasons why mobile devices are being used more often in the workplace. These devices allow people to easily work on the go, as they travel, and as they move around on the shop floor or the factory, for example. Now people can access vital information and communication easily. These devices can be useful whether online or offline, but when they are connected to a company network, the potential security risks must be assessed and mitigated.
One of the risks of mobile devices is that they can be easily lost as stolen as they are lightweight and are used in public. If this happens and action is not taken immediately, an authorized person might be able to access sensitive information on the device and network. This could have serious implications.
Another concern with the rise in mobile device usage is that with so many devices connected to the network, this could be an IT management horror. Keeping up with this database of devices, changes in the list of users, and the security software installed requires efficient systems. Additionally, the more connections you have on your network, the greater the potential access points for a potential data breach.
Managing Your Security with an MDM Solution
To manage your mobile devices, you can trust experienced providers of IT services in West Palm Beach. With a customer MDM solution, you can leave all the work of managing mobile device security to trusted partners. This system keeps track of devices, users, usage, and potential security risks. These are managed in the background and alerts are sent when anything suspicious takes place. An MDM system also takes care of making sure the most recent security updates and patches are installed.
Nexxen Technologies, Inc. provides various IT services in West Palm Beach. If you want to find out more about mobile device management and any of our other services, get in touch with us.