What is MDM? Clearly explained
MDM stands for Mobile Device Management. What exactly MDM is and how it works is particularly important for companies that want to protect their data from unauthorized access. This involves integrating mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets into a company network and protecting sensitive data.
MDM - what is it?
Almost everyone now has a smartphone or tablet for private use. If the mobile devices are not only used privately, but also for work, the company in question must ensure that the company's data is adequately protected.
- The abbreviation MDM stands for Mobile Device Management. Behind this is a software solution with which all mobile devices used by employees for work can be integrated into the corporate network.
- This protects the corporate network. At the same time, the functionality of the devices can be optimized for corporate applications.
What can MDM software do?
The protection of the company network and the networking of the devices is guaranteed by MDM software with the following functions:
- Management of mobile devices, comparable to the management of desktop computers in the company network. Mobile devices can be added and removed if necessary.
- Provision of company applications and released apps via a dedicated app store: The company can use the MDM software to distribute company apps and block unwanted apps.
- Distribution of data, software updates, patches and configuration settings: If required, the company can distribute files and settings to all or to certain devices.
- Securing data using encryption and password requests. Sensitive data can be protected against unauthorized access by means of encryption and password queries. This also includes the administration of mail accounts.
- In the event of loss, the location of the device and the deletion of company-related data: In an emergency, data can be deleted from a device, some MDM solutions also offer the location of the devices.
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