3.6 Baseline for Security – Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Needed capacities or functions - Mobile Device Management (MDM) 

  1. Have a solution in place to manage data stored on personal devices and remotely wipe organization data in the event of loss or theft. IT can utilize cloud-based endpoint management solutions currently available to them, such as Intune or Google Workspace MDM. 

  2. Provide security of tablets, mobile devices, flash drives, and laptops, including remote wipe and/or encryption.      

Important Considerations and Best Practices 

Endpoint management solutions are necessary for safeguarding organization and client data stored on company-owned and personal devices. In addition to endpoint management, IT may consider more advanced options for extra security in the event of a lost or stolen device, such as Geo-tracking or Geo-fencing.