Endpoint Management in a Mobility Era: 10 Things to Consider

Mobile is not your traditional endpoint. It's a game-changer in regards to security, privacy, applications and more. Before adopting a mobility strategy, here are ten thoughts to help drive your decision-making.

10 Things to Consider

1. Endpoints are different from laptops, so re-evaluate domain-joined endpoint processes.
2. Mobile security CIA principles (confidentiality, integrity and availability) aren't set it and forget it components.
3. Mission-critical needs should be properly scoped before money is wasted protecting assets.
4. Edge security approaches are more than endpoints and require an end-to-end strategy. 
5. If multiple mobile platforms will be used, a one security control fits all approach will not work.
6. Shadow IT exists, and you need to defend against it.
7. Data breaches are the norm, so develop your incident response processes.
8. Create a data loss prevention strategy that fits a mobile and cloud world.
9. Wireless access architecture is mission-critical; design it correctly. 
10. Know your access controls before an insider takes advantage.

Developing a mobility strategy isn't black and white. There are many factors to take into consideration, especially with mobility being a relatively new frontier.

Understanding how to properly manage the endpoint for mobile and the caveats that come with it is essential in formulating a practical, secure, manageable, and user-friendly plan. Today, with most employees working remotely, it's more important than ever to invest in a robust enterprise mobility strategy, as well as management. Despite the challenges, there are many benefits to be gained, from heightened unified endpoint security to increased productivity to data loss prevention.

Lean on the experts to lead you down the road of best practices when formulating your mobility strategy and its vital endpoint management.