is your cell phone a security disaster waiting to happen?

in annual aicpa survey, cpas advise companies to manage risk of mobile devices.

via aicpa

smartphones, tablets, laptops and flash drives in the workplace emerged for the first time as the top business technology concern for cpas and financial executives in the aicpa’s annual top technology initiatives survey.

the 22nd annual aicpa top technology initiative survey shows control and use of mobile devices was the no. 1 challenge for it professionals. the finding was based on responses from nearly 1,400 cpas nationwide specializing in information technology. in addition to mobile devices, the survey signaled future it issues will revolve around implementation of touch-screen technology, deployment of faster networks and voice recognition technology.

top tech 2011 ranking:

1. control and use of mobile devices
2. information security
3. data retention policies and structure
4. remote access
5. staff and management training
6. process documentation and improvements
7. saving and making money with technology
8. technology cost controls
9. budget processes
10. project management & deployment of new technology