MDM Policy Reviews

MDM Policy Reviews

Poorly configured MDM policies leave gaps that undermine your endpoint security strategy. We review your setup to ensure it is doing what you think it is.

Overview

Mobile Device Management Review A mobile device management (MDM) review assesses how effectively your organisation manages and secures mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. These devices often hold sensitive data or have access to business systems so ensuring they are properly controlled is essential for reducing risk and maintaining compliance. This review looks at your MDM platform, configuration policies and controls to ensure they follow best practice and align with your business needs. Whether you use Microsoft Intune, Jamf or another MDM solution, the goal is to identify gaps in your current setup and help you strengthen the way mobile devices are deployed and managed.

Why It Matters

Mobile devices are now an integral part of how people work but they also introduce unique risks. A lost or stolen device without proper protection can lead to data exposure. Poorly configured policies may allow access to company systems without encryption, password protection or remote wipe capabilities. As hybrid and remote working becomes more common mobile device security plays a central role in keeping systems and data safe. An MDM review helps ensure your mobile estate is not a weak point in your overall security posture.

In Summary

Mobile devices make business more flexible but they also need strong controls to ensure they do not become a security liability. A mobile device management review helps you take full advantage of mobility while keeping sensitive data and systems protected. Whether you are reviewing your existing setup, onboarding a new MDM platform or looking to improve your mobile security policy this review provides clear direction and confidence that your devices are under control.

Key Benefits

Why Organisations Choose This Assessment

Protect Company Data

Ensures that all managed devices are encrypted secured with strong access controls and can be remotely locked or wiped if lost

Strengthen Policy Enforcement

Reviews whether device policies are being properly applied including password requirements app restrictions and system updates

Reduce Shadow IT

Helps identify unauthorised or unmanaged devices accessing company resources and ensures only compliant devices are allowed

Improve Visibility and Control

Ensures that administrators have the right tools and settings in place to monitor and manage the mobile estate effectively

How It Is Carried Out

What the Assessment Involves

The review begins by examining your MDM solution and how it is configured. This includes looking at enrolled devices groups policies access controls and integration with identity and access management platforms such as Azure AD. The assessment checks how security policies are enforced whether there is consistency across device types and how non-compliant devices are handled. Specific focus areas include encryption, password policies, device compliance, monitoring patch and update enforcement and the ability to restrict or remove access when required. The process is carried out remotely or onsite and is non-disruptive. You will receive a report detailing the findings with a clear explanation of any risks identified and practical guidance on how to improve your current configuration.

At a Glance

01

Platform Review

Intune, Jamf or others – enrolment profiles and compliance policies.

02

Enrolment Coverage

Checking all expected devices are enrolled and within MDM controls.

03

Compliance Policies

PIN requirements, encryption enforcement and OS version requirements.

04

Data Protection Review

App protection policies, data sharing restrictions and remote wipe.

05

Reporting

Risk-rated findings with prioritised recommendations for your IT team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MDM policy review?

A mobile device management (MDM) policy review assesses how effectively your organisation controls and secures its mobile devices through your MDM platform. We review your configuration policies, compliance rules, access controls and integration with identity platforms to identify gaps that could leave devices or data exposed.

Which MDM platforms do you review?

We review Microsoft Intune, Jamf and other MDM solutions. The review covers enrolment profiles, compliance policies, device configuration, app protection policies, conditional access rules and data protection settings. If you use a less common platform please contact us to confirm compatibility.

What are the most common MDM configuration issues?

Common issues include devices enrolled in MDM but not subject to compliance policies, encryption not enforced on all device types, weak PIN or password requirements, absence of remote wipe capability, app protection policies that allow data to be copied to unmanaged apps and inadequate separation between personal and corporate data on BYOD devices.

Is an MDM review relevant for GDPR compliance?

Yes. GDPR Article 32 requires appropriate technical measures to protect personal data, which includes securing the mobile devices that access it. An MDM policy review helps demonstrate that you have taken reasonable steps to protect data on mobile devices, which is particularly important for organisations handling sensitive client or employee information.