What Gartner VP and distinguished analyst, John Girard, suggests they do is adapt to this environment and quickly, starting with the basic configuration and security policies they feel the need to preserve.

Girard gave tips on how to develop and implementing a robust mobile device policy during the recent Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in Sydney.

One of the several mobile device management (MDM) reality checks that Girard shared with the audience covered the pitfalls of the mandatory device reset.

"There was a case of a toddler who reset C-level daddy's tablet that was left in the living room," he said.

"Of course, daddy didn't back up the data."