Mobile Security Decision-Makers Report BYOD Threats Have Infiltrated Their Organizations

Mobile Security Decision-Makers Report BYOD Threats Have Infiltrated Their Organizations PR Newswire BROOMFIELD, Colorado, Nov. 13, 2012 -- Despite the Risk, Study Reveals Fewer than Half Have Implemented Mobile Security BROOMFIELD, Colorado, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new mobile security study finds that the vast majority of organizations that allow employees to BYOD (bring your own device) are experiencing high rates of mobile threats, including lost or stolen devices, malware, and compromised company data. Conducted by Webroot®, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, the study exposes that the popular trend of allowing employees to use their smartphones and tablets at work is causing a significant drain on IT resources while at the same time putting corporate data at risk. The full report is available at www.webroot.com/shared/pdf/byod-mobile-security-study.pdf. Webroot The study, which focused on mobile security decision-makers in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, found an overwhelming 82 percent of respondents believe that mobile devices create a high security risk within the corporate environment. Results show that mobile security is a high priority for half of the companies supporting BYOD, equating to increased help desk support and consumption of valuable IT resources.