Route Fifty: Limiting the Potential Abuse of Smartphone Sensors

Published by Mike Fong on January 11, 2019

With the increasing attention being paid to the internet of things security concerns  by legislators at both the state and federal levels, it’s worth considering the implications of the connected sensors that we carry with us everywhere we go -- those in our smartphones. Whether an agency has government-issued devices, official bring-your-own-device policies or a shadow BYOD system resulting from onerous smartphone restrictions, it’s vital IT managers understand the potential hazards associated with these most personal of sensors.