Research Brief: Securing IT Consumerization

Too many people talk about IT consumerization as if it were an emerging trend. As ESG research clearly indicates, IT consumerization is well on its way with massive proliferation of consumer devices like smartphones and tablet computers. This trend has serious and immediate implications for IT risk management. CISOs can’t delay; they need detailed security strategies for IT consumerization that include executive buy-in, acceptable use policies, mobile device management, security controls, and pervasive monitoring oversight.