Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Jamf hosts a 30-minute webinar examining practical approaches to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program implementation and mobile security
- The session addresses why BYOD initiatives frequently stall during scaling and how organisations can avoid common implementation pitfalls
- Speakers include Dr. Michael Covington, VP of portfolio strategy, and Dr. Emily Kausalik, manager of client platform engineering at Jamf
- A four-point framework for evaluating and improving existing BYOD programs forms the centrepiece of the discussion
- Target audience includes IT administrators, security professionals, and technology managers across enterprise, education, and government sectors
Introduction
BYOD Done Right: A Practical Guide to Mobile Security and Employee Privacy is a virtual webinar hosted by Jamf that examines the operational realities of implementing and scaling Bring Your Own Device programs. Scheduled for late July 2026, the 30-minute session targets IT and security professionals grappling with the persistent tension between workforce productivity, organisational security requirements, and employee privacy expectations. The timing reflects growing enterprise interest in BYOD as organisations seek to reduce hardware costs while accommodating employee preferences for familiar devices, particularly within Apple-centric environments where Jamf specialises.
About This Event
The webinar draws on Jamf’s direct experience operating its own internal BYOD program, positioning the session as a practitioner-led discussion rather than a theoretical overview. Two senior Jamf executives lead the presentation: Dr. Michael Covington, VP of portfolio strategy, presents data-driven analysis of where BYOD programs succeed and where they encounter difficulties, while Dr. Emily Kausalik, manager of client platform engineering, translates those findings into practical guidance based on decisions made and lessons learned within Jamf’s own environment.
Multiple session times accommodate global audiences across North American time zones, with the event running approximately 30 minutes. The format emphasises actionable takeaways that attendees can apply immediately, whether establishing a new BYOD initiative or refining an existing program.
Why BYOD Programs Stall at Scale
A central theme of the webinar addresses a pattern familiar to many IT departments: BYOD programs that launch successfully but lose momentum as organisations grow. Initial deployments often proceed smoothly when limited to small pilot groups or specific departments, but complications emerge when extending the same policies across larger, more diverse user populations. Security requirements that seemed manageable with fifty devices become unwieldy with five hundred. Employee concerns about privacy and device control that went unvoiced in early phases surface as adoption expands.
The session examines these scaling challenges through the lens of Jamf’s own experience, identifying common pitfalls that derail otherwise well-intentioned programs. Understanding why programs stall provides the foundation for the practical framework presented later in the webinar.
Balancing Security Requirements with Employee Privacy
BYOD programs occupy an inherently contested space between organisational security imperatives and employee expectations about personal device privacy. Organisations require visibility into devices accessing corporate resources, the ability to enforce security policies, and mechanisms to protect sensitive data if devices are lost or compromised. Employees, meanwhile, resist arrangements that feel intrusive or that grant employers excessive control over personal property.
This tension shapes every aspect of BYOD program design, from technical architecture to communication strategies. Mobile device management platforms have evolved to address these concerns through containerisation and selective management capabilities that separate corporate data from personal content, but technical solutions alone rarely resolve the underlying trust deficit. The webinar explores how Jamf approaches this balance internally, offering perspective on building employee confidence in BYOD policies while maintaining necessary security controls.
A Four-Point Framework for BYOD Evaluation
The session introduces a structured framework for assessing BYOD program health, providing attendees with a methodology to evaluate their current initiatives or plan new ones. While the specific components of this four-point framework are detailed during the webinar itself, the approach is designed to help organisations identify weaknesses before they become critical failures and prioritise improvements based on their particular circumstances.
Frameworks of this type prove valuable because BYOD success depends on multiple interdependent factors: technical infrastructure, policy clarity, user communication, support processes, and ongoing governance. Weakness in any single area can undermine an otherwise sound program. A systematic evaluation approach helps organisations move beyond reactive troubleshooting toward proactive program management.
Industry Context: The Evolving BYOD Landscape
BYOD has transitioned from a contentious policy debate to an operational reality for most organisations. The question is no longer whether to permit personal devices but how to manage them effectively. Remote and hybrid work arrangements have accelerated this shift, as employees increasingly expect flexibility in how and where they work. Organisations that once maintained strict corporate-device-only policies have found such restrictions impractical in competitive labour markets.
Apple devices present particular considerations in enterprise BYOD contexts. The platform’s consumer popularity means many employees prefer using personal iPhones and iPads for work, while Apple’s privacy-focused architecture and integration with enterprise management tools through frameworks like Apple Business Manager create opportunities for organisations to implement BYOD with appropriate controls. Jamf’s specialisation in Apple device management positions the company to address the specific technical and policy challenges that arise in these environments.
Who Should Attend
The webinar addresses professionals responsible for mobile device strategy, security policy, and endpoint management. IT administrators managing device fleets will find practical guidance on implementation and scaling. Security professionals can evaluate how BYOD programs affect organisational risk posture and compliance requirements. Technology managers and directors seeking to justify or improve BYOD initiatives will benefit from the framework-based approach to program assessment.
The content applies across organisation types, including enterprises, small and medium businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organisations with existing Apple device deployments or those considering BYOD for the first time represent the primary audience, though the principles discussed extend to mixed-platform environments. Mid-level to senior professionals in IT, security, compliance, and related functions will find the session most directly relevant to their responsibilities.
Practical Value for Attendees
The webinar emphasises immediately applicable guidance over abstract theory. Attendees building BYOD programs from scratch receive a structured approach to avoid common early mistakes. Those managing existing programs gain tools to diagnose current weaknesses and prioritise improvements. The combination of data-driven analysis from Dr. Covington and operational experience from Dr. Kausalik provides both the strategic rationale and tactical detail necessary to drive meaningful program changes.
By grounding the discussion in Jamf’s own BYOD experience, the session offers perspective from an organisation that has navigated the same challenges facing attendees. This practitioner orientation distinguishes the webinar from more generic treatments of mobile security topics and provides credibility that purely theoretical presentations lack.