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RE: Cisco: Nearly half of IT managers still against BYOD trend

bobiroc 24th Jan

@bobiroc

To me BYOD is a double-edged sword in many cases. While it sounds nice in theory there are many other items that need to be taken into account when doing something like that. Here are a few key points I am awaiting answers on in my own organization listed in no particular order:

1. Who is going to support these devices and how much support do we give?
2. If the device breaks does the organization repair or provide a replacement even on a temporary basis?
3. Security - Extra background devices such as a Network Access Control (NAC) would have to be purchased to enforce security policies and access.
4. Liability - If the user of the BYOD does something illegal or questionable on the device is the company liable if it is done on and/or off the company network or company time.