What Is BYOD?

 By Charles Joseph | Cybersecurity Advocate

 Last update: November 25, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a policy that allows employees to bring their own personal devices to work and use them for work purposes.

Key Points

• BYOD is an acronym for “Bring Your Own Device” and refers to the policy of allowing employees to bring their own personal devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.) to work and use them for work purposes.
• BYOD can increase productivity by allowing employees to use the devices they are most comfortable with and are already familiar with.
• BYOD can also save the company money, eliminating the need to purchase and maintain a separate fleet of work-only devices.
• However, BYOD can pose security risks if not properly managed, as sensitive company data may be stored on unsecured personal devices.