Despite these IT department concerns, mobile device usage shows no signs of slowing down. More than one-third 34 percent) of survey respondents listed “the integration of mobile devices” as one of their top concerns during the past 12 months, a higher rate than managing hardware upgrades or even the deployment of virtualization technology.

This leaves IT managers dealing with multiple security challenges associated with a mobile workforce, and as the demand for mobility increases, users appear to be less engaged in helping secure mobile platforms. This is a tough set of circumstances that requires a well-planned security policy and the right security technology. A mobile device management (MDM) policy that integrates within existing endpoint security software can be a huge value to IT managers trying to stay ahead of mobile security challenges. By keeping an MDM policy managed through the same console as businesses other endpoint security software, IT managers can enforce policies customized to each individual employee, including “containerization” that keeps business information on mobile devices encrypted and separated from personal data on employee-owned devices. Fully-equipped MDM software also provides a variety of anti-theft measures, including the ability to remotely delete business data from stolen devices. To learn more about Kaspersky Lab’s mobile security solutions, please the Kaspersky Security for Mobile product page, and read our “Dummies Guide” for mobile security and BYOD.

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