BYOD is the practice of allowing the employees of an organisation to use their own computers, smartphones, or other devices to handle company data. BYOD has become quite popular as companies have realised the cost savings of allowing employees to use personal devices for work.
In contrast, a CYOD approach requires employees to choose from a limited range of devices. For example, a company may allow employees to use Windows devices, iPhones or other Apple devices – but not Androids. A company also may limit device usage to work activities.
A CYOD approach provides other security options for companies with concerns about potential BYOD ramifications. Because of different issues related to multi-use devices, securing BYOD systems can be difficult. This is a key reason why CYOD is receiving so much attention in today’s business world.
