Separate work and play for cybersecurity’s sake – expert advice

TLDR:

• Combining work and personal devices can compromise your privacy.
• Employers have the ability to spy on employees through company-owned devices.

Cybersecurity Expert Explains Why You Should Never Combine Work & Your Personal Life On The Same Phone & Computer

A cybersecurity expert warns against combining work and personal devices due to the potential privacy risks. While many individuals use company-owned phones and computers for both work and personal use, they may not be aware that their employers have the ability to access personal communications, photos, social media posts, and more.

This access is facilitated through Mobile Device Management (MDM) apps that allow employers to view calls, voicemails, texts, photos, and even a device’s physical location without the user’s knowledge. The IT professional emphasizes the importance of separating work and personal devices to protect privacy.

Additionally, work-related apps installed on personal devices can also pose privacy risks. Any communications sent through these apps are readable by employers, potentially compromising sensitive information. Mixing work and personal use can also have legal implications, as personal devices used to access work materials may be subject to discovery in legal proceedings.

The cybersecurity expert advises individuals to keep work and personal lives separate and to be cautious about using work-related apps on personal devices to avoid potential privacy breaches and legal issues.