Fifty phones, one policy
A college hands out 50 tablets. Each must lock itself, be encrypted, and join the college Wi-Fi. Some must have Bluetooth off. None may share its connection with other devices.
A technician can set all of this once and push it to every tablet.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Network | computers and devices joined together so they can share data |
| Screen lock | a code or fingerprint needed to use a device |
| Encryption | scrambling data so only the right people can read it |
| Multi-factor authentication | proving who you are with two or more different things |
| Authenticator app | an app that makes one-time codes for signing in |
| FIDO | a standard for sign-in with a security key or a device, instead of a password |
| Compliant | meeting the organisation's rules |
| Accessory | a device you connect to a phone, such as headphones or a keyboard |
| Port | a socket on a device, such as the charging and data port |
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By the end of this lesson
Note
I can list mobile security settings, explain authenticator apps, and say how MDM allows or blocks each setting.
Starter
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Starter
3 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.
Mobile security settings
MDM can force five security settings.
Screen lock. A code or fingerprint is needed. Encrypt the device. If it is stolen, the data is unreadable. Password enforcement. Set the length and rules. Failed login limits. Lock or wipe after too many wrong tries. Multi-factor authentication. A password plus a second proof.
Five settings and what they stop
| Setting | What it stops |
|---|---|
| Screen lock | A stranger picking up the phone and using it |
| Encryption | Reading data from a stolen device |
| Password enforcement | Short, easy passwords |
| Failed login limits | Guessing a password again and again |
| Multi-factor authentication | Sign-in with a stolen password alone |
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Check: security settings
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Check: security settings
4 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.