How to Configure Devices Faster and More Accurately With MDM Profiles

Configuring a multitude of devices manually can be a tedious and error-prone process. In today's hyper-connected world, where time is money and efficiency is key, mobile device management (MDM) solutions enable IT professionals to configure each device accurately, swiftly and with minimal effort. Whether you're deploying smartphones, tablets or laptops, Pulseway MDM gives your team the tools they need to hit the ground running.

The challenges of managing increasing endpoints

IT professionals have to manage an increasing number and variety of endpoints. The sheer number of endpoints — from laptops and smartphones to IoT devices — is skyrocketing. The surge presents challenges around security, maintenance and overall management of these devices. Additionally, the innovative solutions needed to tackle the challenge can be prohibitively expensive and beyond the budget for many.

Pulseway's MDM is designed to solve both problems. Its robust features enable IT professionals to monitor, secure and manage mobile devices cost-effectively and effortlessly. The feature's easy-to-use, policy-based automation makes enforcing predetermined settings for networking, security, restrictions and system configurations a breeze. Creating and managing MDM profiles in Pulseway is straightforward, allowing IT professionals to quickly implement and adjust policies as needed. This ensures devices remain securely connected and operate efficiently, providing a well-maintained and well-configured IT environment.

Currently only available for Apple devices, Pulseway MDM directly integrates with Apple's proprietary services, making it easy for technicians to manage and enforce policies on iOS devices. Android users need not feel disheartened, as the service will be extended to them in the coming days.

What are MDM profiles?

Imagine you have a new smartphone, and you need to set it up with all the apps, settings and security features you need for work. Now imagine doing this for hundreds or even thousands of devices. That’s where MDM profiles come in. It tells your device how to set itself up. It includes all the instructions for things like:

• Apps to install: Which apps should be on the device.
• Settings to apply: How the device should be configured (like Wi-Fi settings, email setups, etc.).
• Security features: What security measures need to be in place (like passwords or data encryption).

Why are MDM profiles useful?

MDM profiles streamline the management of devices by automating the enforcement of security policies, configurations and restrictions, ensuring consistency and compliance across the IT environment. MDM profiles offer three core advantages:

• Speed: Instead of setting up each device individually, an MDM profile lets you set up multiple devices at once, which saves a lot of time.
• Accuracy: By using a standard profile, you ensure every device is set up exactly the same way, reducing errors.
• Convenience: If you need to change a setting or add a new app to all devices, you can do it through the MDM system without having to touch each device.

How it works

The following steps provide a broad overview of how MDM profiles are deployed

• Create the profile: An IT expert sets up the MDM profile with all the necessary settings and apps.
• Deploy the profile: The profile is sent out to all the devices through the MDM system.
• Devices configure themselves: Each device follows the instructions in the profile to set itself up automatically.

In short, MDM profiles ensure that every device is ready for work quickly and correctly without the hassle of manual setup. This means less time spent on setup and more time on getting things done. Pulseway MDM ensures that you can do all of this without breaking the bank.

Features of Pulseway MDM

Pulseway MDM simplifies the process by unifying and securing all your devices. Here are some of the key features that will help you streamline device management, enhance security and ensure best practices are consistently applied across your mobile infrastructure.

Configuration hardening

Pulseway MDM configuration hardening automatically enforces best practice configurations for networking, security and system settings, ensuring that all your devices are consistently protected against potential vulnerabilities. Pulseway MDM can automatically disable unused ports, enforce strong password policies and apply regular security patches and updates. Additionally, it can configure firewalls to block unauthorized access and set up VPNs to secure remote connections. The automated approach not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of human error, providing peace of mind that devices adhere to the highest security standards.

Application whitelisting and blacklisting

Pulseway MDM's whitelisting and blacklisting feature allows IT administrators to control which applications are permitted or prohibited on devices. By creating a curated list of approved applications and blocking unapproved ones, this feature ensures devices comply with organizational policies and security requirements. This control helps protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Complete asset tracking

IT teams can leverage Pulseway MDM's asset tracking feature to monitor each device's status, location and compliance in real-time. For example, if a device goes missing, IT can quickly pinpoint its last known location, potentially recovering the device and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This visibility is crucial for managing device inventory, identifying potential security issues and ensuring that all devices adhere to organizational policies

Application patching

In an organization that uses multiple mobile apps for business, keeping those apps up to date is key. Pulseway MDM patches applications automatically, reducing the administrative burden on IT teams and preventing security gaps caused by old software. It automatically checks and applies updates for all apps, ensuring that all applications run the most current and secure versions. This proactive approach protects your data and minimizes the risk of a breach, so your mobile is secure and efficient

Benefits of Pulseway MDM

Managing a fleet of mobile devices can be a complex and resource-intensive task for IT organizations. Pulseway MDM simplifies this challenge. Here’s a closer look at the key benefits of using Pulseway MDM.

Automate mobile device management

Pulseway MDM uses policy-based automation for configuration management, application control and patching. This automation goes beyond device onboarding and offboarding, making it perfect for daily management, monitoring and issue resolution in IT departments of any size. For example, when a new employee joins a company, Pulseway MDM will automatically configure their device with the required applications and security settings. During their tenure, it will continuously monitor compliance, apply updates and resolve issues like security breaches or unauthorized app installations. When the employee leaves the company, Pulseway MDM will wipe the device and revoke access, protecting corporate data.

Secure mobile devices with ease

In the event of a security incident, you need to act fast. Pulseway MDM allows IT to lock, restart or remotely erase a device with one click. If the device can’t be recovered, a remote secure eraser will keep corporate data safe. Pulseway MDM also continuously scans each device to ensure compliance with predefined security settings. Suppose an employee installs an unauthorized app on their mobile device, Pulseway MDM will instantly detect the non-compliance and automatically remediate the issue without waiting for user reports or scheduled checks.

Manage all Apple devices for less

Pulseway MDM supports all Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. Managing, configuring and securing these devices can be expensive. However, Pulseway MDM provides a cost-effective solution for IT to manage their Apple fleet. With a full set of features at an affordable price, Pulseway MDM allows organizations of any size to manage and secure their Apple devices without compromise.

Pulseway MDM: Secure, efficient and budget-friendly

Whether it’s configuration management, application control, patching, or onboarding and offboarding devices, Pulseway MDM keeps your mobile environment unified, secure and efficient. By managing all Apple devices at a budget-friendly price, Pulseway MDM is an invaluable tool for organizations of any size. Don’t wait – take the first step towards a more secure and efficient mobile device management strategy. Request a Pulseway MDM demo today and revolutionize your IT operations.