Information Security Forum to Discuss Mobile Devices in the Workplace Trends in Upcoming Webinar

July 9, 2013 - PRLog -- According to the Information Security Forum (http://www.securityforum.org) (ISF), a global, independent information security body considered the world's leading authority on cyber security and information risk management,many of today’s most popular mobile phones and tablets haven’t been designed from the start as business tools and therefore do not offer the level of security required in the workplace today. Potential security risks include misuse of the device itself, outside exploitation of software vulnerabilities and the deployment of poorly tested, unreliable business apps.

Recently, Gartner predicted (http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2466615) that 50 percent of employers will stop providing devices to their employees by 2017 and require them to bring their own devices for work purposes. If this forecast holds true, businesses cannot afford to stand still and allow mobile device adoption to run its course as it will create new attack vectors and probable vulnerabilities in corporate networks.  Organizations of all sizes need to remain one step ahead on all of the latest trends, mobile devices and related security risks.

During this webinar, Steve Durbin, Global Vice President of the ISF, will discuss the continuing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and mobile device in the workplace trend and offer an information-centric approach to assessing and managing the associated risks. Durbin will also provide insight and guidance on the implementation of BYOD programs and in particular, discuss how to:

·         Take a risk-based approach to implementing BYOD projects

·         Identify the risks and threats posed by employee-owned devices connecting to the organization’s systems

·         Conduct analysis of the business impacts that BYOD incidents could present

·         Assess the organization’s vulnerabilities to those threats

·         Adopt and learn from BYOD leading practices

Organizations need to be aware that if implemented poorly, a personal device strategy in the workplace could face accidental disclosures due to loss of boundary between work and personal data and more business information being held in unprotected manner on consumer devices.  By putting in place the right working practices, usage policies and management tools, businesses can benefit from the advantages that these devices can bring to the workplace while minimizing exposure to potential security risks.

Please register via this link (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/288/77827) for the free webinar which takes place on Tuesday, July 16 at 6 a.m. (ET)/11 a.m. (BST). A recording will be available following the conclusion of the event.

Speaker:

·         Steve Durbin, Global Vice President, ISF

As the Global Vice President of the ISF, Steve Durbin’s main areas of focus include the emerging security threat landscape, cyber security, Consumerization, outsourced cloud security, third party management and social media across both the corporate and personal environments.

Durbin has considerable experience working in the technology and telecoms markets and was previously senior vice president at Gartner. As global head of Gartner’s consultancy business he developed a range of strategic marketing, business and IT solutions for international investment and entrepreneurial markets. He has served as an executive on the boards of public companies in the UK and Asia in both the technology consultancy services and software applications development sectors.

Durbin has been involved with mergers and acquisitions of fast-growth companies across Europe and the USA, and has also advised a number of NASDAQ and NYSE listed global technology companies. He is currently chairman of the Digiworld Institute senior executive forum in the UK, a think tank comprised of Telecoms, Media and IT leaders and regulators.

About the Information Security Forum

Founded in 1989, the Information Security Forum (ISF) is an independent, not-for-profit association of leading organizations from around the world. It is dedicated to investigating, clarifying and resolving key issues in cyber, information security and risk management and developing best practice methodologies, processes and solutions that meet the business needs of its Members.

ISF Members benefit from harnessing and sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience drawn from within their organizations and developed through an extensive research and work program. The ISF provides a confidential forum and framework, which ensures that Members adopt leading-edge information security strategies and solutions. And by working together, Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own.

Further information about ISF research and membership is available from www.securityforum.org