Security and Auditing of Smart Devices: Managing Proliferation of Confidential Data on Corporate and BYOD Devices

Most organizations have been caught off-guard with the proliferation of smart devices. The IT organization was comfortable supporting the Blackberry due to its ease of implementation and maintenance. But the use of Android and iOS smart devices have created a maintenance nightmare not only for the IT organization but for the IT auditors as well. This book will serve as a guide to IT and Audit professionals on how to manage, secure and audit smart device. It provides guidance on the handling of corporate devices and the Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) smart devices.

Table of Contents

Part I: Benefits And Risks Of Smart Devices
Chapter 1: Definition Of A Smart Device
Chapter 2: Ownership Of Devices
Chapter 3: Data Types
Chapter 4: Uses And Benefits Of Smart Devices
Chapter 5: Risks Associated With The Use Of Smart Devices

Part II: Security Of Smart Devices
Chapter 6: Hardware Features
Chapter 7: Operating System Security
Chapter 8: Securing Smart Devices

Part III: Managing Smart Devices
Chapter 9: Smart Device Use Policy
Chapter 10: Security Policy
Chapter 11: Mobile Device Management
Chapter 12: Registering Smart Devices
Chapter 13: Provisioning Email, Calendar, And Contacts
Chapter 14: Application Development And Deployment
Chapter 15: Connecting To Corporate Network

Part IV: Compliance
Chapter 16: Compliance

Part V: Reporting, Monitoring, And Auditing
Chapter 17: Reporting, Monitoring, And Auditing
Chapter 18: Sample Audit Plan

Part VI: Samples