Mobile Device Policy

What is a Mobile Device Policy? (BYOD Policy)

This mobile phone policy is used to communicate acceptable use specific to portable devices, such as mobile phones. The use of mobile devices can present a security and compliance risk to companies, it is therefore prudent to put in place a specific policy that goes into further detail than the Acceptable Use policy that provides broader guidance on the appropriate use of business and personal equipment.

Why is a Mobile Device Policy important?

Employees are very likely to use personal mobile phones during working hours, as a result, most firms allow a reasonable level of use, but being consistent in defining and enforcing rules is recommended to ensure that use does not become excessive.

Mobile Device Policy ISO 27001

For companies working on InfoSec Certification, the ISO 27001 standard has requirements for different InfoSec Policies. The Mobile Device Policy is part of the policies required for ISO 27001 certification.

Should I use a Mobile Device Policy template?

Even though templates can be really helpful to create policies for your company, they are not the perfect solution. Templates are standard documents that do not reflect your company’s peculiarities. Instead of using a Mobile Device Policy template, our recommendation is to create a custom policy completely adapted to your company’s needs. The Adoptech platform allows you to create over 70 bespoke policies in seconds.