CMP71001: Analysis of BYOD Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies

This report, prepared for Southern Cross University's CMP71001 unit, addresses security concerns arising from the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. It begins by assessing the risks that BYOD poses to the organization's information system, including vulnerabilities related to software bugs, lost devices, and malicious applications. The report then delves into certificate-based authentication as a potential solution, comparing it with password-based authentication and highlighting its benefits for BYOD policies, such as ease of deployment, user-friendliness, and enhanced access control. Furthermore, the report examines phishing attacks, detailing their characteristics and providing handling instructions to mitigate their impact. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of implementing the discussed policies to secure the university's information systems.