The increased use of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in corporate organizations is empowering business to be done "anywhere, anytime"; however, at the same time, it puts enterprise data at a considerable risk.

Devices can be stolen or easily lost, and the proliferation of employee-owned devices and unsafe practices only exacerbate security concerns. As well as protecting against the loss of corporate data, businesses must also now be prepared to battle a new wave of viruses and malware focused on mobile platforms. "Securing end-user mobile devices in the enterprise" by IBM Global Technology Services outlines the security risks of mobile devices accessing the enterprise and suggests approaches to mitigate risk, including authentication, data encryption, and malware virus and network security.

Learn what to consider to better manage the multitude of new devices on your network, and how to better control access and define and implement a security policy that incorporates mobility.