mobile device manamgent concepts Flashcards
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
A platform that enables organizations to enforce data/application and configuration policies on mobile devices; especially useful in BYOD environments for maintaining security and compliance.
Mobile Content Management (MCM)
A software solution designed to secure and manage access to corporate content on mobile devices
Context-Aware Authentication
An authentication method that considers factors like geolocation/user identity/device behavior and usage patterns to enhance access security and detect anomalies.
Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Software focused on the deployment/ configuration/security/and monitoring of mobile applications without managing the entire device.
Mobile Email Management
A platform that provides secure access to corporate email systems on mobile devices
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
A comprehensive framework integrating MDM +MAM + MCM
Mobile Security Management
A suite of tools and technologies used to apply and enforce security policies on mobile devices to protect against threats and unauthorized access.
Mobile Threat Management
A subset of mobile security focused on identifying analyzing and responding to mobile-specific threats such as malware or phishing.
Geolocation
The process of determining a user’s or device’s physical location using GPS/ Wi-Fi or other location-based technologies.
Geofencing
The creation of virtual geographic boundaries that trigger actions or alerts when a device enters or exits the defined area.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Wireless delivery of software;firmware; or configuration updates to devices from a central server; enabling remote maintenance and feature rollouts.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Employees use their personal mobile devices for work. Advantages: Reduced costs, increased flexibility, higher productivity. Disadvantages: Scalability challenges, management overhead, potential compatibility issues.
COPE (Company-Owned
Personally Enabled)
COBO (Company-Owned
Business Only)
CYOD (Choose Your Own Device)
Employees choose from a company-approved list of devices; the company purchases and configures them based on access levels. Advantages: Better compatibility, more security control. Disadvantages: Slower provisioning, complex repairs.
PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment)
A structured process to evaluate the risks associated with handling personal information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
UEMS (Unified Endpoint Management Solutions)
An integrated approach to managing and securing all endpoints (desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets) connected to a network.
