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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data.

Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. Of course, to cause that shift in tactics, first make sure to eliminate the easy access that these ransomware gangs currently enjoy.

Most Compromises Exploit Unmanaged Devices 

Microsoft’s fourth annual Digital Defense Report for 2023 reveals that 80% of all ransomware compromises come from unmanaged devices and that 60% of those attacks use remote encryption. Naturally, this leads to three important questions: What are unmanaged devices? How does remote encryption work? Which unmanaged devices do attackers use?

What Are Unmanaged Devices? 

Unmanaged devices consist of any device that connects to the network, cloud resources, or other assets without corporate-controlled security. Greg Fitzerald, co-founder of Sevco Security, disclosed to eSecurity Planet that their recent State of the Cybersecurity Attack Surface research found “11% of all IT assets are missing endpoint protection.”

Some of this 11% includes the common and recurring problem of overlooked legacy endpoints such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.

BYOD devices deliver another significant source of unmanaged devices unique to our post-pandemic working environment as many remote workers connect to corporate resources using their own devices. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, 42.8% of American employees work from home part- or full-time, which places an enormous burden on security teams to…

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BYOD and Mobile Security Management

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The Evolution of BYOD and Enterprise Mobile Security

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Hypori to Run Pilot BYOD Solution for U.S. Army | Your Money

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RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2022–

Today Hypori, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) SaaS company announced that the U.S. Army has initiated a Phase 3 pre-production pilot to evaluate Hypori Halo for scale as a zero-trust, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution for the Army, Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220518006017/en/

Zero-trust SaaS company, Hypori, awarded to run BYOD pilot for U.S. Army. Their solution, Hypori Halo, was chosen after the successful completion of rigorous DoD security and functional testing. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Hypori Halo was chosen for the pilot after the successful completion of rigorous DoD security and functional testing. As a Phase 3 production-level test for scale and operations, this pilot will validate if Hypori Halo meets the requirements for Army’s BYOD, telework and mobile security requirements. The intent is to test as a PaaS capability that may then transition to SaaS upon completion of the Phase 3 evaluation and on award of Hypori’s IL5-certification.

“This pilot is a hard-earned opportunity for us,” said Jared Shepard, Hypori President and CEO.“We are committed to proving our product will enable the mission, secure the edge, and enhance the productivity of service members who use Hypori Halo. Our solution facilitates productivity from any device, prevents data at rest or in transit and provides complete privacy and protection to both the Army and the Service Member. I believe we will prove to be the ultimate BYOD solution for the Department.”

About Hypori

Hypori is the award-winning SaaS company transforming secure access to data from the edge. From national security level intel to productivity apps, Hypori empowers government agencies to protect data within their enterprise by eliminating the edge as an attack surface, preventing data at rest or in transit outside the enterprise. Hypori’s zero-trust virtual workspace on any device frees the government from liability and security risks with 100% separation of data and preserves privacy for the…

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