Why Mobile Security is Important
The BlackBerry phone is commonly found among corporate office employees, however, one third of customers who claim to use a personal mobile device for work purposes have stated the data for their company is not secure. This means, without something such as BES policy, outside sources can steal files or install malicious software through phones or other personal devices. BES policy requires users to have passwords on their devices, or to change their passwords and other settings, such as the ability to install games or other apps. This is especially important for BlackBerry users, as a study has shown that around 91 percent of BlackBerry users access organizational tools on a daily basis, as opposed to 65 percent of other smart phone users. One common feature many users boast about…