Question

The company is concerned that some employee’s mobile phones, laptops, and tablets maybe lost or stolen. As a graduate from Management information system, they want you to research how to protect data stored in these devices. Asking the sales people not to take their mobile phones, laptops and tablets outside the company is NOT an option. Answer the following two questions.

1- Which is more important for businesses; the devices used by employees (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, and laptops) or the data stored in these devices? Explain why?

2- How would the company protect data stored on employee devices?

Answer 1

1. It is more important for businesses to save the data stored in the devices than the devices. The data is confidential and business related that cannot be obtained again and the devices are common. If confidential data is leaked it can cause considerable harm to the business. The data is often contains financial information or other competitive information related to business.

2. The company can protect data stored on employee devices with help of clear guidelines about sharing and downloading of data. The devices need to be protected with proper anti virus and anti malware software. The data also needs to be protected with passwords so that the devices and use of data can be authenticated. Proper records of data sharing and access should be maintained and checked to find out proper use and protection of data. The devices should be timely updated so that they remain safe and protected.