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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stories

One of the more obvious acronyms you’ll encounter in the information technology, BYOD is exactly what it appears to be: your own devices used at home, but brought into the office and used for work. BYOD is a big deal in the technology space because it requires careful management, with issues including keeping personal information and apps separate from professional ones, securing company data, and establishing how support is provided. With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and personally-owned laptops and other devices, BYOD is a practical reality for almost every organisation today.
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SquareX wins top browser security solution award for 2025

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SquareX has won the 2025 Browser Security Solution of the Year award for its innovative platform that protects enterprises from complex browser threats.
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Omnissa launches secure suite to protect SaaS & web access

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Omnissa unveils Secure Access Suite in partnership with Google, strengthening browser-based protection for SaaS and web applications across industries.
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Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.
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Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Kramer unveils the MTX3-88-PR-PRO, a high-performance AV switching system for seamless video and audio management in corporate and educational settings.
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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
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Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Data breaches surge as remote working exposes security gaps, with nearly half of remote workers knowingly risking corporate data, says Apricorn survey.
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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.
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New Shure audio conferencing kit merges premium performance with seamless setup

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Shure launches the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, delivering premium, plug-and-play audio for seamless video meetings in small to medium rooms.
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Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.
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Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.
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Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Pulseway modernizes Mobile Device Management, shifting from control to productivity enabler, integrating security with seamless remote support across devices.
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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Mon, 26th May 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.
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Secure remote access: Securely connecting devices you don’t own

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Clientless zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offers a secure way for third parties to remotely manage IoT devices, preventing lateral cyber threats.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils Prisma SASE browser for AI security

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma Access Browser 2.0 with AI-powered security to protect browser workflows in remote, cloud-centric workplaces.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
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Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA to boost BYOD security

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Ericsson launches clientless Zero Trust Network Access in NetCloud SASE to secure third-party and BYOD connections, reducing cyber risks without VPNs.
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Ericsson unveils clientless ZTNA to boost 5G network security

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA within NetCloud SASE, enhancing secure 5G network access for contractors and BYOD users without VPNs or extra software.
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Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.
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Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Netskope has unveiled enhancements to its Enterprise Browser, aimed at securing access for unmanaged devices and temporary workers to corporate data.