Private devices and work

*zapionics<alt>* · 04-21-2012, 08:19 PM

I'm just wondering about employee phones or laptops being used at work and if they are running VM's to meet security requirements of the employer?
I guess ppl might be asked to accept Hypervisor installations on their phone for example.
Is this happening? I don't have this issue in my working life so far, and I don't think I'd accept it now either. My phone, laptop snd iPad are private property.

Actually, just on this issue; I expect employers to provide materials and tools to employees, not the other way around! I guess execs started using their Blackberries for private use which may have given employers the idea of getting employees to fund those tools.

Any one experiencing any of this?

DBoone · 04-21-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm using my own iPad at work. I really like using it during meetings for taking notes and keeping track of e-mail rather that lugging the laptop around.

And since it's mine I have personal apps on it that I can use during breaks and lunch.

04-21-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
zapionics<alt> <unknown level> Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 5,243	Private devices and work I'm just wondering about employee phones or laptops being used at work and if they are running VM's to meet security requirements of the employer? I guess ppl might be asked to accept Hypervisor installations on their phone for example. Is this happening? I don't have this issue in my working life so far, and I don't think I'd accept it now either. My phone, laptop snd iPad are private property. Actually, just on this issue; I expect employers to provide materials and tools to employees, not the other way around! I guess execs started using their Blackberries for private use which may have given employers the idea of getting employees to fund those tools. Any one experiencing any of this? __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Please note: any advertising within this post has been placed there by the site owner and NOT by me! Why not avoid the ads by joining the 'Zone today? The site is ad free for members! *** "You Cannot Hide..."
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04-21-2012, 11:17 PM	#2
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,080	Re: Private devices and work I'm using my own iPad at work. I really like using it during meetings for taking notes and keeping track of e-mail rather that lugging the laptop around. And since it's mine I have personal apps on it that I can use during breaks and lunch. __________________ Water cooled rig - Obsidian 800D, Corsair HX750, Sapphire 5570, Asus Rampage III Extreme, Intel Core I7-930, 6GB Corsair Dominator PC3-12800 (DDR3 1600) memory, Windows 7 Pro
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