Separating Business from Pleasure

As the world gets smaller from the increase in technology that continues to explode the information age,  the way information is researched, downloaded and shared, business and the government in particular, has the task of trying to stay current with these technologies while maintaining high security in a post 911 environment.
                                                                             


I see the tight security first hand since I work for a government contractor. The don'ts far out number the do's when using electronic devices. We are not allowed to use flash drives or connect to the system with other unapproved computer devices. However, as technology continues to evolve, the government , just like business, can either adjust to technology or simply fall behind. Luckily, security technology is catching up with the different devices.

Many companies have concerns of allowing its employees mix " business with pleasure". Firms are trying to keep certain data confidential. Firms also are concern with safety issues regarding such  as texting while driving.
Companies have developed guidelines for its associates to follow. These guidelines include : "

Don't:

• Allow mobile devices to have free access to all sensitive corporate data, unless strong security measures (VPNs, authentication and encryption) are in place.
• Leave mobile devices in areas where they can be seen or easily taken.
• Share or leave password information in places where unauthorised users can find it"(Business Link).

                                                                                  

As for the government, keeping personal data separate from secured government systems was the best way to protect the sensitive material.  That is until recent developments in technology."

This spring, Korean manufacturer LG -- not a device maker known for security-savvy smartphones -- will deploy Android smartphone prototypes for U.S. federal government testing that run two separate operating systems, one managed by the user and one by the government"(Gruman).   By having separate operating systems, users can have their personal data on one and high security for the government on the other. 

If the future is like the past, business will gain follow government innovation  for development of technology necessary to help organize and keep business separate from pleasure.

 Works Cited
EasiShare - Secure "dropbox" for Enterpr. You Tube. Web. 10 Mar. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWRLVKvyusA>.


Gruman, Galen. "Business smartphone, personal smartphone: One device." Info World. Info World, 28 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Mar. 2012. <http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/business-smartphone-personal-smartphone-one-device-185908>.

"Managing the Use of Mobile Devices." Business Link. Business Link, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2012. <http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1074298309&type=RESOURCES>.

Images Cited

IT and Computing. Deakin University, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2012. <http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/it-support/email/mobile/index.php>.