Vocabulary: Mobile Device Security

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MDM

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A system that lets administrators remotely configure, secure, and monitor smartphones, tablets, and laptops used by employees.

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MDM agent

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Software installed on a phone or tablet that lets a central management server enforce settings and policies on it.

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Device enrollment

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The process of registering a phone or tablet into a management system so it can receive corporate policies and apps.

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Remote wipe

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An action that erases all data on a lost or stolen device by sending a command over the network.

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Microsoft Intune

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Microsoft's cloud-based service for managing and securing company phones, tablets, and PCs.

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VPN

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An encrypted tunnel that lets a remote device safely reach internal company resources over the public internet.

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Conditional access

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A security feature that allows or blocks sign-ins based on factors like user, location, device health, or app.

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Containerization

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Keeping work apps and data in a separate, encrypted space on a personal device so they stay isolated from personal content.

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BYOD

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A workplace model where employees use their own personal phones or laptops to access company systems.

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Geofencing

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A location-based technology that uses a virtual boundary around a geographic area to automatically trigger actions on a device.