How can you use a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution to secure mobile content?

1 Enforcing policies

A UEM solution can help you enforce policies on your mobile devices to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. For example, you can require users to set up passwords, PINs, or biometric authentication to unlock their devices. You can also restrict the use of certain apps, features, or functions that may compromise security, such as camera, Bluetooth, or USB. Additionally, you can monitor and audit the activity and status of your mobile devices to detect and respond to any anomalies or threats.

2 Encrypting data

A UEM solution can help you encrypt data on your mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access or leakage. Encryption is the process of transforming data into an unreadable format that can only be decoded with a key. You can use a UEM solution to encrypt data both at rest and in transit. Data at rest refers to data that is stored on the device or on a removable media. Data in transit refers to data that is transferred over a network or a cloud service. A UEM solution can apply different encryption methods and levels depending on the type and sensitivity of the data.

3 Controlling access

A UEM solution can help you control access to your mobile content based on the identity and context of the user. Identity refers to the credentials and roles of the user, such as username, password, and group membership. Context refers to the conditions and factors that affect the user's access, such as location, time, device, and network. You can use a UEM solution to implement identity and access management (IAM) policies that grant or deny access to your mobile content according to the identity and context of the user. For example, you can allow access only from trusted devices and networks, or only during certain hours and days.

4 Wiping data remotely

A UEM solution can help you wipe data remotely from your mobile devices in case of loss, theft, or compromise. Wiping data means deleting or erasing data permanently from the device or the media. You can use a UEM solution to wipe data selectively or completely. Selective wiping allows you to delete only specific data or apps that are related to your organization, while leaving the personal data or apps of the user intact. Complete wiping allows you to delete all data and apps from the device, restoring it to its factory settings. You can use a UEM solution to wipe data remotely from a web console or a mobile app, or automatically based on predefined triggers or events.

5 Here’s what else to consider

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