Learn in the textbookAdvanced Threat Protection and Network Architecture / Communication Security
DefinitionMDM lets administrators remotely manage, all in one place, the smartphones and other devices a company issues for work.
ExplanationA management program (an agent) is installed on each device in advance, letting administrators monitor device status from their own desks and restrict which apps can be used. If a device is lost or stolen, they can lock it or erase its data remotely to prevent information leaks.
AnalogyIt is like a control center for a company's fleet of cars. It keeps every car's settings the same and can shut off the engine remotely if one is stolen.
Memory hookShort for Mobile Device Management. The similar-looking DMZ ends in Zone and is about networks, while MDM starts with Mobile and is about devices.