Appropriate asset controls are important in order to safeguard the business while providing employees the use of assets needed to do their jobs. These controls ensure assets are managed and tracked in a routine fashion to reduce risk and unnecessary costs to the business. The purpose of this policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic ...

The bring-your-own-device movement has helped businesses save money on technology spending by allowing employees to use their own mobile devices, tablets or other electronics to conduct company operations. The purpose of this Bring Your Own Device Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide requirements for BYOD usage and establish the steps ...

Data in transit means data is at risk if the proper precautions aren’t followed. Data stored inside a securely monitored environment is much less likely to fall into the wrong hands than data exchanged between people and systems. With this in mind, it is essential for company personnel to adhere to firm and clear guidelines ...

Due to the rise of the bring your own device movement, the lines have blurred between company and personal owned devices. Business work is now routinely performed on each. Examples include an iPhone set up to receive company email, so employees can stay up-to-date on their inbox while away from their desk or a home ...

There are millions of mobile applications available for download at present and this figure is only going to climb higher. Just as business and consumer needs continue to expand, so do the capabilities and advantages mobile devices provide their users. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for developing mobile ...

Smartphones and other mobile devices play a vital role in the modern digital world. Businesses not only rely on mobile applications for connecting with customers and clients, but also deploy applications for use by employees for internal communications and interaction. Of course, consumers use their mobile devices for a multitude of social and commercial activities. ...

The popularity of Android devices means a strategy for management and troubleshooting is crucial for employee and company success. This checklist from TechRepublic Premium can help your organization get the most out of its investment in Android devices (or that of your employees if they are using their own). From the checklist: DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING For ...

Mobile devices are a way of life in both the consumer and business realms — and business interests must be protected where the two converge. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the safe and productive use of mobile devices (laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.) by employees. It includes stipulations for company and employee-owned ...

The Bring Your Own Device Approval Form, courtesy of TechRepublic Premium, will help you identify employee needs and approve access before any personal device is permitted to contain company data or is connected to company resources, systems or networks. This form is designed to complement our Bring Your Own Device Policy. The download includes a ...

Recruiting an iOS developer with the right combination of design and programming expertise will require a comprehensive screening process. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium can give your enterprise a head start on finding your ideal candidate. From the hiring kit: INTRODUCTION Whether the underlying reasons are personal or business, people living in the modern ...

PURPOSE Application engineers need to have technical expertise in programming, design, business and the software and hardware required to run the application. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE ...