You've lost track of an employee's personal device. How can you ensure sensitive data remains secure?

La gestión de dispositivos móviles (MDM) es la base a partir de la cual ha evolucionado la EMM. Se encarga de gestionar todo el dispositivo móvil a lo largo de su ciclo de vida en una organización. Esto incluye la aplicación de políticas de seguridad en los dispositivos, la capacidad de controlarlos a distancia, el seguimiento de la ubicación del dispositivo en tiempo real y el borrado de los datos y de todo el contenido del dispositivo cuando este se pierde o es robado. Las organizaciones implementan una solución de MDM que gestiona y protege los dispositivos móviles a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida en la organización.

Ensure that all sensitive data on personal devices is encrypted. Encryption converts data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. Even if the device is lost, encrypted data is much harder to access without the proper decryption key. Encourage employees to use strong, unique passwords and enable encryption features available on their devices. This adds an extra layer of security, making it difficult for anyone who finds the device to access the sensitive information stored on it.

If an employee's personal device is lost, I'd immediately remotely wipe the device, change passwords, and alert the employee. I'd also monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to restrict access to sensitive data. Finally, I'd review and update device policies to prevent future incidents, ensuring company data remains secure.

Implement device tracking features to monitor the location of lost devices. Many operating systems offer built-in tracking tools that can help locate the device or, at the very least, determine its last known location. This can provide clues for recovery or help you decide when to initiate a remote wipe. Ensure that employees enable these tracking features on their devices and understand how to use them. This proactive measure can significantly enhance your ability to secure sensitive data in case of a device loss.

Encourage employees to regularly back up their data to a secure cloud service. Regular backups ensure that even if a device is lost, the data can be restored without significant loss. Make sure that these backups are encrypted to maintain data security. Having a reliable backup system reduces the risk of data loss and ensures business continuity. Educate employees on setting up automated backups to make this process seamless and consistent.

Implement the ability to remotely lock lost devices. This feature allows you to secure the device instantly, preventing unauthorized access until it is found. Many mobile device management (MDM) solutions and operating systems support remote locking. Ensure your team is aware of how to initiate a remote lock and understand the importance of reporting lost devices immediately. This quick action can be a crucial step in protecting sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Set up automated security alerts to notify you immediately if there is suspicious activity on a lost device. This can include attempts to access sensitive data, failed login attempts, or changes in device location. These alerts allow you to respond quickly to potential threats, such as initiating a remote wipe or lock. Make sure employees know the importance of enabling these alerts and how to report any unusual activity. This proactive approach can significantly enhance data security in case of device loss.

Las empresas deben entrenar, concienciar y formar a sus empleados para mantener una seguridad móvil adecuada: 1. Bloqueo por contraseña del dispositivo. 2. Borrado remoto de los dispositivos para casos de pérdida o robo. 3. Realizar copias de seguridad periódicamente. 4. Sólo instalar apps desde los repositorios oficiales (App Store, Google Play o App World) 5. Instalar únicamente las aplicaciones necesarias. 6. Jailbreak o Root. 7. Disponer de una protección antivirus para dispositivos móviles. 8. Cuidado con las WiFi públicas y los cargadores públicos. 9. Desactivar las redes WiFi, bluetooth o infrarrojos, si no se van a usar a corto plazo. 10. Estar siempre alerta.

MDM ya no es suficiente para la gestión y seguridad móvil. El mercado se ha especializado y optimizado, apostando por aunar las principales características de MDM, así como las de la gestión de aplicaciones móviles (MAM) y del contenido móvil (MCM), pasando a un nuevo producto EMM, incluyendo las capacidades de todas las anteriores. El Cuadrante Mágico de Gartner de suites EMM ya recoge buena parte de esos cambios ,y el top ten de estos productos, según la consultora, queda de la siguiente manera: MobileIron, Airwatch / VMware, Citrix, IBM / Fiberlink, Good Technology / BoxTone, Soti, SAP, Symantec, Sophos Mobile Control, y Blackberry.

First, there are specific guideline which needs to be followed as a best practice (before even losing the mobile device). Among them are enabling a password/pattern locking to the device, installing security updates, encrypting the data on the device and configuring a remote wiping capability (using the mobile OS or an MDM). Second, in case the device is lost we need to trigger the remove wiping of the device.

EMM significa gestión de la movilidad empresarial. Es una combinación de políticas, procesos, estrategias y herramientas, como la gestión de dispositivos móviles (MDM), la gestión de aplicaciones móviles (MAM), la gestión de contenidos móviles (MCM) y la gestión de identidades móviles (MIM). Con EMM, puede gestionar, no solo dispositivos móviles como teléfonos inteligentes, también portátiles o hardware IoT de forma centralizada a través de un portal en línea. Puede administrar la configuración de seguridad y de la empresa de forma individual en cualquier momento.