In the post-pandemic world, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is the norm. Employees want to check Outlook on their iPhone and Slack on their personal iPad.
This creates a terrifying gap.
- What if they lose that phone?
- What if they quit and take your client list (stored in Contacts) to a competitor?
- What if their kid downloads a malicious game on the same iPad?
The Solution: MDM (Microsoft Intune)
Mobile Device Management allows you to secure company data without controlling the entire phone.
Containerization: Work Profile vs. Personal Profile
Modern MDM (like Microsoft Intune) separates the phone into two "Containers."
- Personal Side: Photos, Games, iMessage. We cannot see or touch this.
- Work Side: Outlook, Teams, OneDrive. We encrypt and control this.
The "Remote Wipe" Distinction
This is the feature employees fear, so communication is key.
- Full Wipe (Factory Reset): We rarely use this on personal phones.
- Selective Wipe (Enterprise Wipe): When an employee quits, we press a button. Only the Work Apps (Outlook, Teams) are deleted. Their family photos and Candy Crush score remain untouched.
Conditional Access Policies
MDM allows us to set rules before allowing a login:
- "You cannot check email unless your phone has a 6-digit PIN."
- "You cannot use an Android phone that is 'Rooted' (hacked)."
- "You cannot copy text from Outlook and paste it into Facebook Messenger." (Data Leak Prevention).
MDM is the insurance policy for your mobile workforce. Protect your data wherever it travels.
Ready to take the next step?
Your corporate data is leaving the building every day on employee phones and laptops. We can help you implement a policy-driven MDM solution that secures your information while maintaining employee privacy.