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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Security

Using your personal phone or laptop for work or school.

Definition

BYOD means you use your own device for work or school tasks.

In plain English Using your personal phone or laptop for work or school.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Personal and work data can mix, increasing privacy and security risks.

Example

Example: A company requires a device passcode and remote wipe for BYOD phones.