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capabilities include, restricting application access and securing data at rest with data encryption and in transit. Data loss prevention (DLP) restrictions can prevent copy/ paste, printing, screen capture, Bluetooth and opening files in other applications. Administrators can restrict access to an app based on network connectivity like cellular connection or roaming status. IT can wipe local app data and block app access completely if a device is compromised. Additionally, a simplified user experience can be enabled with single sign-on user authentication. Shift to Personal Cloud to Increase Data Protection The personal cloud is the realization of four different types of experiences that enable users to store, synchronize, stream and share content on a contextual basis, moving from one platform, screen and location to another. The era of personal cloud will bring about a shift away from devices and toward services. The specifics of devices will become less of a concern for businesses, although they will still be a necessity in the workplace. A PC will remain one option for employees, but they won’t rely on it as a primary device when a multitude of options are available - the personal cloud will take on that role. Access to the cloud and the content stored or shared from the cloud will be managed and secured, rather than solely focused on the device itself. To prepare for this shift, IT administrators should identify potential security risks early on, including data leakage from non-corporate devices. When it comes to adopting any new technology, the less time government organizations spend worrying about the security on devices, the more they can focus on driving core business strategies. Therefore, understanding the best mobile practices empowering government organizations becomes vital to the mobility strategy. With the right mobility tools and secure access to data, government employees can become even more effective, productive and efficient. About The Author Mark Williams, Director of Government Solutions, AirWatch by VMware Mark Williams manages product development and sales activities for government customers at AirWatch by VMware, the leading enterprise mobility management (EMM) provider. During his time at the company, he has won various contract awards for some of the most notable accounts in the government sector. Williams brings more than 20 years of mobility experience to AirWatch with technology sales focusing on federal government clients. Prior to joining AirWatch, Williams led Federal Government sales for Good Technology, building successful sales teams and driving record results in the government vertical. He has also held senior sales and management roles at AT&T and Octel Communications. While at AT&T, he initiated government contractor sales in Washington, DC. During his tenure at Octel, he built out the company’s sales teams before the company was acquired for $2 billion by Lucent. Williams is a proud member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration, majoring in marketing and management at James Madison University. " # % " $ " # ! !