"In a recent Wisegate facilitated member discussion on the topic of BYOD policies, the 17 senior IT participants were asked if they allow Android devices on their network -- 29 percent said "yes," while 71 percent said "no."

Among the risk factors they cite for wanting to avoid Android devices are:

Viruses-- Wisegate members perceive a problem with viruses on the Android platform. One member says that anti-virus software is essential, and he lobbied his company not to allow Android-based devices on his network at this time until more research and risk mitigation planning can be done.

"If youre going to support Android devices and support putting data on the Android devices, then you're going to want to look at adjunct security software for sure, anti-virus software, and you're going to want to look at data segmentation and risk levels specific to your organization," said one member.

A "chaotic" application marketplace -- Device owners download "apps" onto their smart phones from an application marketplace that is largely uncontrolled and a potential source of malware.