Deploying Mobile Devices Securely
Mobile devices are now used in our everyday lives and they pose problems for security teams as they are very portable and extremely easy to steal. In this section, we will look at some of the problems that you may face as a security professional. But first, let's look at mobile device management.
Mobile Device Management
Mobile Device Management (MDM) sets policies for the installation and protection of mobile devices. For example, they may prevent the camera from being used on mobile devices and could also prevent a smartphone from being able to send/receive texts. You can set password policies on the password length, or remote wipe for lost or stolen devices, where the device is rolled back to the factory setup.
Bring Your Own Device
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is where an employee is encouraged to bring in their own device so that they can use it for work. Although this may save the employer money, it also has its pitfalls. BYOD...