NIST publishes a mobile device security practice guide for public consultation

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) issue a mobile device security practice guide for public consultation. The practice guide, Mobile Device Security: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), tackles the practice of performing work-related activities on personally owned devices. The guide aims to help organizations benefit from BYOD’s flexibility and productivity while protecting themselves from its security and privacy challenges. The deadline for public comment is May 3.