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Last updated: 
April 20, 2026

The real BYOD threat: Identity, not devices

Employee-owned devices are one of the last significant unmanaged risk categories in the modern IT estate. The personal devices sitting in every employee's pocket have created a massive, silent vulnerability.

Learn how to add identity-based protection to unmanaged devices — without disrupting your existing stack or workflows.

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The danger is already here

The data shows this gap is already being exploited — and existing tools aren’t designed to stop it.

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A shift in the threat landscape

Attackers aren't stealing phones — they’re stealing identities.

Device management alone doesn't address the top threat vectors. MSPs need an identity layer alongside their existing tools.

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Your clients are already asking

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MSPs need an identity layer alongside their existing tools. That’s where Aura fits.

The Aura Business advantage: Closing the gap

Aura Business offers an identity-centric BYOD security solution that protects work access on unmanaged personal devices — without invasive control or complex deployment.

  • Contain the blast radius: Identity-centric governance that limits exposure.
  • Low operational drag: Automated, self-service onboarding that minimizes support burden.
  • Extend protection: Bridges the unmanaged device gap with identity-based security that complements your existing stack.

Source: Market data based on independent research conducted by Omdia (N=319 US-based MSPs, Q1 2026). Product claims are those of Aura and do not represent Omdia findings or endorsements.

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65% of MSPs report client BYOD requests in the past 12 months.
The Path Forward: MSPs are calling for a shift from device-centric to identity-centric security.
55% of MSPs have experienced at least one BYOD-related security incident in the past 24 months
16%of those incidents resulted in confirmed data exposure
Physical device loss is no longer the primary threat
Stolen devices rank last (29%) among BYOD incidents.
The most common BYOD risks are identity-based
45%of BYOD incidents involve credential theft
42%of BYOD incidents involve email compromise
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