BYOD: An Examination Of Bring Your Own Device In Business

Abstract

There are security implications and hidden costsof Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). A recent study found that a companywith 1,000 mobile devices will spend an additional $170,000 average per year ifthey adopt the BYOD methodology. In addition, there is the increased complexityof supporting various types of devices running different operating systems ondifferent carriers. There is also a problem of legal liability and anorganization will also lose brand identity since the number belongs to theemployee and not the organization.