Securing Corporate Data on Personal Devices Using Containerisation and Other Security Techniques

The increasing adoption of personal mobile devices for professional tasks, commonly referred to as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), has revolutionised workplace dynamics by offering flexibility, reduced operational costs, and enhanced productivity. However, BYOD also introduces significant security challenges, primarily due to the merging of personal and corporate data on a single device. These challenges include unauthorised access to sensitive corporate information, potential data leakage, and difficulties in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, all of which are exacerbated by the varied security postures of personal devices. This paper proposes a comprehensive security framework that addresses these concerns by separating corporate data from personal data using containerisation, combined with Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies. The proposed framework ensures that corporate data remains isolated from personal use, mitigating risks related to data breaches, privacy violations, and unauthorised access while simultaneously maintaining user privacy and device performance. Furthermore, this framework integrates encryption and remote wipe capabilities to safeguard data in cases of device loss or theft, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. The framework integrates technological solutions that enforce strict boundaries between corporate and personal environments on employee-owned devices, thereby fostering a secure BYOD environment. This framework aims to provide a scalable, robust solution to data protection challenges in modern workplaces through a detailed analysis of current strategies and technologies. By addressing both organisational and employee concerns, this approach enables organisations to harness the advantages of BYOD without compromising security or user privacy.