Tuesday 17 September 2013

Screen locks are a key to success

Here is a good blog on how a screen lock can make or break a BYOD program. We agree completely, but want to take it one step further. Like Enterproid, our multi-persona solution allows Enterprise IT to set their own password strength without encumbering the device owner. But we also enable different passwords for Personal Spaces. We really need a better solution than all-or-nothing device locks. With Enterproid's application containerization, you have either (i) their password and no device lock, or (ii) two passwords (theirs plus yours). With system level containerization we allow multiple personas - or what we call "Spaces". The Device Owner can have an Open Space without a password for quick access and sharing of some apps without security concerns should the device be lost or stolen. They can have a Work Space with a password that is directly accessible - not just after unlocking the device. And they can have a Personal Space (or many) with a PIN, face-lock, or nothing.  Only Graphite's system-level containerization and security enables this. For true adoption of BYOD there has to be benefit to the device owner. A really good screen lock can make or break your solution.


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