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In a global study of IT security architecture, IT practitioners from Japan (79%) and Canada (74%) are the most concerned about millennials in the workplace posing a significant risk to security.
As the world’s first “connected” generation, millennials are hyperactive on their mobile devices, using apps and social media platforms for both personal and professional purposes.
There are far too many stories of employees saving private information on their laptops and USBs only to have the devices stolen, leaking confidential information out into the world. Business leaders are urged to enforce strategies and policies that ensure all employees are keeping confidential company information safe.
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Discussion
Does your company have a data security policy regarding work-related information on your personal devices? Please explain.
Are you allowed to use social media at your workplace or is there a zero tolerance policy?
Have you heard of any companies that had data security breaches? How did it affect their business?
If you were responsible for data security at your company, what would you recommend as an IT policy?