Government employees make ample use of cell phones, tablets, laptops, wireless printers and other mobile endpoints that connect to agency networks from locations near and far. The devices improve access and efficiency and can make workers more productive. But faced with a dramatic increase in nation-state and other cyber threats, agencies have come to realize that these off-premises devices are a significant vulnerability.
Mobile device management (MDM) gives agencies visibility into the number and types of endpoints connected to their networks — so that IT teams ultimately can block malicious activity. And by adopting “secure by design” principles — that is, considering security at the very start of a project — and automation, agencies can boost their cyber resilience. Think about the benefits of automatic updates on your cell phone, for example. Why give an end user the chance to remain less secure?
“Whether it’s government-issued or government-furnished equipment or it’s a personally owned device, if it’s going to be connected [to the network], it needs to be secured,” said Michael Riemer, Ivanti’s Senior Vice President of the Network Security Group and Field CISO. “And that’s what a mobile device management solution does for you. ”
In this video interview, Riemer explains how to safeguard mobile endpoints efficiently and cost-effectively. Topics include:
- What to prioritize when modernizing your mobility operations
- What “secure by design” principles are, and why they’re vital
- Why agencies struggle to protect their mobile infrastructure
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