Choosing the right data protection strategy for your mobile infrastructure – we’ll give you an overview.
Let’s start with a brief definition of the two most important data protection tools for corporate mobile fleets:
Definition of MDM
Mobile Device Management is a software solution that integrates all mobile devices used by employees for work into the corporate network. This ensures data security and the separation of personal and corporate data.
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Definition of a smartphone case
Container apps allow sensitive internal data and emails to be secured and protected on personal devices (BYOD). Container apps help IT departments manage and secure sensitive company data without compromising user privacy.
MDM vs. Containers – Find the Right Solution for Your Business
Given the risks of data loss, corruption, or destruction, data security is arguably the biggest challenge facing IT departments. In mobile device management, two approaches are offered to address this:
A comprehensive overview provided by mobile device management systems such as “Jamf,” or a data-focused approach using effective container apps that are streamlined to the essentials.
Container solutions enable quick and cost-effective implementation within an organization. They are more flexible than MDM systems and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. In addition, managing the app reduces the workload for IT administrators.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems enable administrators to implement necessary mobile security policies. Container apps, on the other hand, do not involve controlling or managing the entire device, but rather ensure the protection of relevant internal company data.
You can think of the container as an additional space on the employee’s personal device. Business applications—such as calendars, email, contact lists, and Office applications—run within the container and are separated from the employee’s personal apps. This separation is so thorough that when an incoming call is received, the contact stored in the container is not displayed.
Only company data is stored within the container and can only be used there.
“Container apps ensure practical security”
TKDeutschland GmbH
MDM Systems vs. Container Solutions – Find the Right Solution for Your Business
MDM systems, on the other hand, offer a broader range of features and, if desired, provide full access to the device and its data. Consequently, these systems also require a higher level of user expertise to operate and take advantage of their enhanced functionality. As a rule, the various systems also serve different needs. Companies that equip their employees with company-issued cell phones typically opt for a comprehensive MDM solution. The key factors here are the aforementioned advantages of mobile device management solutions. The fast and flexible container app is an excellent solution for companies pursuing a BYOD strategy.
Smartphones used for personal purposes must be protected by companies and appropriate data protection tools, such as container solutions. We would also like to remind you that data protection compliance should be a top priority. Hopefully, you are not asking yourself whether you should implement or expand data protection measures, but rather how you can implement or improve them.
Our team would be happy to discuss the legal framework and compliance requirements for your mobile device fleet with you in a one-on-one meeting. If your company follows a BYOD strategy, we’ve summarized the key benefits of our containerized apps below:
Benefits of Container Apps
- Protection of employee privacy, as the IT department only has access to the business container
- All of the user’s private activities remain private
- Mixed use becomes easier by securing business and communication data
SecurePIM Container App
- Users can perform standard tasks such as checking business email, messaging, managing contacts, editing notes and documents, and more in a secure environment.
- Users can access websites in their own app browser within a secure environment.
- All data is encrypted and protected on the device by a password, PIN, or fingerprint.
- Personal and business data are kept separate.
Learn more about our MDM and container solutions today and feel free to contact our consultants.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The TKD Team