Recent data suggest that the concept of “bring your own device” or BYOD, has revolutionized many industries. By allowing employees to use their own laptops, smartphones and tablets, companies have cut down on hardware and service costs, but these policies bring with them new complications, particularly as it relates to privacy, security and training. In November of 2014, Tech Pro Research conducted a study to understand these policies and the challenges that come with them. During the course of the study, the researchers found that nearly three quarters of respondent companies either already permit or plan to permit BYOD policies in the near future. The most common concern about BYOD was security, meaning that training programs must be put in place to help employees understand what is acceptable and appropriate while using their own devices at work. Training of IT staff was not high on the list of concerns, however, indicating the respondent companies felt their IT departments were generally capable of handing the influx of personal devices.