the impact of corporate data loss from mobile devices

 Our mobile devices are more than just phones, they're also our lifeline to work. In fact, 91% of mobile users connect to work networks via their devices. 99% of IT professionals believe that the amount of corporate data stored on mobile devices will be higher than the number of personal files stored there in the future. 78% of employees admit using personal devices for work and 41% have left a device containing sensitive data unattended, risking data loss and identity theft. With enterprises storing more and more corporate data on mobile devices, the risk of data loss or security breach is higher than ever before.

Data Loss from Mobile Devices

There are many ways that a company can lose their data: employee negligence, a fire or flood, cyber hacking, and human error just to name a few. It is also possible for a company to lose data due to usage of mobile devices. When this happens there is a quick need to get the data back as soon as possible. Since there is no way to direct connect the device with the computer usually recovering the data takes a little more time. There are many reasons why a person may choose to use some form of mobile device over their computer. These reasons vary from cost to convenience. The most popular device used to store information is the smart phone. With these devices being so prevalent it is important that they be properly backed up on a regular bases.

These days mobile devices can practically do everything except make your coffee. They are portable and convenient and often times more user friendly than the average desktop computer. They also have the added benefit of being very handy.

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