NIST issues draft policy on updated guidelines for managing and securing mobile devices. Draft document views “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) as much riskier than traditional security measures. Document is out for comment until Aug. 14, after which it could be further modified. NIST draft document says managed authentication would be required in devices, plus preferably use of encryption of data, as well as adherence to NIST encryption FIPS-120 standards. Document suggests decisions about going the BYOD route and access permission should be made based on sensitivity of information.”]

