Zscaler, a provider of cloud based security for enterprises, has released its second annual IoT report, evoking a strong sense of déjà vu: a decade or so ago, following the emergence of smartphones that could do much more than make calls, the bring-your-own device (BYOD) phenomenon where employees used these for work purposes caused many […]
Bring your own IoT device, a repeat of history
Remember when there was much media coverage, analyst commentary and corporate angst around bring your own device (BYOD): employees wanting to use their own smartphones, laptops, notepads into the corporate IT environment? There was much debate about the pros, cons and risks of doing so, and widespread opposition. In September 2011 I reported “A […]
