MDM(Mobile Device Management) enables businesses to manage and arrange their fleet of devices. Having the right servers, software, policies, and procedures is essential for managing a whole fleet of devices. In the end, MDM needs to be a culture-cultivated mindset. While software and hardware are used in MDM, true MDM occurs when the right decisions and ideas are carried out.
MDM begins with an agent and a server management console at its most basic level. Either a data center or the cloud will contain an MDM server. MDM products are becoming a standard component of Apple and Microsoft productivity suites. A piece of software called the MDM agent will give administrators the ability to keep an eye on and manage security guidelines, apps, and more.
With the help of the MDM server administrators can manage every device in an organization, regardless of its owner, operating system, or hardware type. The administrator can control which devices have access to business-critical data and which ones can install third-party apps. They can also erase the device in the event that it is misplaced, taken, or serves as a point of entry for a security breach.
Although these features strengthen cybersecurity, MDM’s agility lies in its capacity to assign unique configurations to every newly onboarded device within your company. An administrator can use the MDM server to push these settings to new devices after they’ve set up a standard deployment. They can even do this over the air (OTA), which means that when the new device gets to the end user, it’s already configured.
The administrator can keep an eye out for any indications of a decline in security or performance once settings have been applied to every device. They have the ability to recognize when a device is about to die so that they can deploy and set up a replacement before the user is disconnected. MDM is made up of four main components: software (management console and agent), hardware (servers and devices), policies (security, access controls), and processes (proactive monitoring). When combined, they offer a completely novel perspective on the world of remote work.
MDM features
Procurement and deployment
A successful team needs both the appropriate hardware and the right fit. Have you ever seen someone who has always used Windows attempt to use MAC iOS? Even worse, have you ever seen an Apple user attempt to use Windows OS? For some, it can be like speaking a foreign language.
Of course, the people in your workforce will want to work with different operating systems (like Linux, Apple, or Windows) and different hardware (like laptops or desktops). What about simply setting up these devices? We’ll talk about how to deploy and manage them later. With MDM platforms, you can buy devices directly from reputable vendors and have them delivered to any location of your choosing. The vendors are your IT partner.
MDM enables you to apply standard deployment settings that your admin has configured for the hardware and operating system while the hardware is in transit. This removes the need for hardware to be shipped to a single location for configuration before being shipped to the user. When employees have a fully functional device at their disposal, they will encounter minimal downtime and lose no productivity.
Device tracking
Your whole staff should ideally be using company-owned equipment. Don’t you always want to know where those gadgets are? You should be able to locate your network even if workers are using a personal device to access it. The goal is to find out if your employees have a device that can access your data, not to spy on them. A device that appears or logs in from out of the country, or even from two different states, too quickly may indicate a security breach. You can use tools like Geofencing to define a boundary around a device that prevents access from outside.
Remote wipe
MDM consoles allow you the option to lock and/or wipe all data from a corporate device in the event that it is obtained by unauthorized personnel. This might seem like a severe step. Be aware that you can easily restore your device’s important data and settings if you use an MDM in conjunction with data backup. What matters is your data. The device becomes nothing more than a container for the data when configured properly.
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