Despite the tightening regulatory framework of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and Notifiable Data Breach (NBD) legislation over here, gaping holes are prevalent in data protection and security management practices across the country. The latest quarterly mandatory data breach report by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), suggests that mobile security practices still have some way to go before they are ingrained in the employee mindset.

Time strapped IT managers are often forced to prioritise “keeping the lights on” with their information and communications technology (ICT) and mobile environments instead of exploring new strategies. Even getting around to analysing and optimising the environment already in place often falls back on the back burner.

This could mean that gaps in their infrastructure, may slide “under the radar” while more pressing current ICT matters are attended to.

Data Breach reporting laws are being strengthened to protect user data and privacy. As of 22 February 2018, the Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) scheme is active in Australia as an amendment under the federal Privacy Act 1988. 

Since the new Notifiable Data Breach came into effect on February 22, 2018, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has received over 31 notifications of eligible breaches.

For companies embracing Managed Mobility Services, BYOD and employee access to enterprise services are commonplace.