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Many IT departments have difficulty keeping up with rapid changes in technology. Often employees would prefer to use their own devices to access corporate data. Personal laptops, home computers, and employee-owned smartphones have seen a dramatic increase as devices used to connect to business systems and data. Some employers see the cost and performance benefits of allowing this type of access and are firmly embracing a BYOD approach. Some smaller companies are even requiring employees to provide their own computing equipment. However, many companies are concerned about supporting these devices and are worried about the multitude of security issues that BYOD introduces.

Think about how the "work from anywhere" expectations of both employers and employees impact the adoption of BYOD. Consider the advantages that this strategy offers individuals and businesses, as well as what disadvantages would be introduced. If you reference any internal or external resource, remember to cite your sources appropriately.

1. What are the advantages that leveraging BYOD offers to a business?

2. What are the security risks that these devices pose to an organization?

3. Explain your approach to managing these devices in a secure way to prevent malware, avoid data leakage, and control access.

In response to two of your peers, build on each original poster's claims, and answer the following:

1. Do you think the benefits of BYOD outweigh the drawbacks?

2. How else could the poster mitigate BYOD risks?