Gartner's Orans warns that if a device with incorrect configuration is allowed on the network then it could impact the network's stability.

"Another issue is that IT organisations are concerned about losing control on the network and they want to know what is on the network," he says. "Four years ago it was much easier to control the network but it's wide open now because of the proliferation of devices."

According to Tucker, a BYOD network security strategy should include the following features:

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