Corporate-Owned, Personally-Enabled (COPE)
Corporate-Owned, Personally-Enabled (COPE) is a mobile device management approach where organizations provide employees with company-owned devices that can also be used for personal tasks.
Key Features of COPE:
- Company-Issued Devices: Employees use devices provided by the organization.
- Personal Use Allowed: Employees can use the devices for both work and personal activities.
- Device Management: Centralized management and security for company-owned devices.
- Security Controls: Implement security measures to protect company data.
- Separation of Data: Segregate work and personal data on the same device.
- Policy Enforcement: Enforce usage policies for both work and personal tasks.
- Data Protection: Implement encryption, remote wipe, and other security measures.
- Balancing Privacy: Address employee concerns about privacy while protecting company interests.
- Device Accessibility: Ensure access to company resources and apps as needed.
- Employee Training: Provide guidance on using devices for both work and personal purposes.