MDM – a Second Look

MDM: Worth a Look

MDM stands for Mobile Device Manager. Although not new, this solution has become more mature and is worth a second look. The software allows you to remotely manage and secure mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Use MDM to control settings, policies, and applications on the devices, as well as monitoring their status and location.

This is a great tool to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. Here are a couple of features: Enforce encryption and password; Restrict the use of certain apps, features, and websites; Apply compliance rules and policies including anti-virus; Wipe or Lock devices remotely in case of loss, theft, or breach; Generate reports and alerts for performance, security, and activity.

MDM can also help to recover the devices and prevent data loss. You can lock devices remotely and even display a custom message on the screen; Locate the devices on a map and track their movement history; Secure devices by wiping or erasing all the data on them; alert authorities or the IT team if a device is stolen or compromised.

This is an additional service and requires specific licenses, software, and an implementation. Think about your company’s use of mobile devices; would this be something to consider? We’d be happy to talk about a possible use case with you. (Sorry, no old flip phones for this one!)—CMW, Copilot