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Cell phone security policy
From: Matt Marmet <matt.marmet () ARMSTRONG EDU>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 09:32:06 -0400
Good Morning Everyone, There has been some interest here at Armstrong in moving towards a cell phone stipend model. We have discussed the pros and cons with our various carrier reps and seem to have a clear understanding of them. However, there is one concern that we have and that is security. If we move to this model, all of the cell phones would be personal along with the billing plans. Our initial reaction is to have something in place to be able to wipe the devices clean in case of termination or a lost device. That way all email and potentially other institutional data can be deleted. We use Google mail for email and have heard of some options with that. I have 2 questions for the list: 1) What in particular are you doing about institutional information on a private device (encryption, antivirus, etc.)? 2) Do you have something in a policy about cell phone security and the ability to wipe a device clean that I can take a look at? I want to be able to set appropriate expectations for users so there is no shock later when their device gets wiped or “reset”. Thanks all. Have a great day. Matt ---- Matt Marmet Director of IT Security, CISO Armstrong Atlantic State University 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419 Desk: (912) 344-3528 Cell: (912) 414-0684 Security Tip: No matter how authentic the request appears, if you are asked in an email or via the phone to provide your password - it is a SCAM. ******* The ITS Team will NEVER, EVER, EVER ----- EVER ask for your username and password via Email. Don't respond to any requests for this information ****** "The lesson here is that anything that holds any data of any value must be protected."
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- Re: Cell phone security policy Spransy, Derek (May 02)
- Re: Cell phone security policy Matt Marmet (May 02)
- Re: Cell phone security policy Spransy, Derek (May 02)