{"id":3366,"date":"2026-03-16T08:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:40:48","slug":"zero-trust-for-mobile-devices-role-of-the-mdm-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/zero-trust-for-mobile-devices-role-of-the-mdm-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Trust for mobile devices \u2013 role of the MDM system"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"!my-16 md:!my-24\">\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained\" style=\"--wp--style--global--content-size: 70.75rem;\"\n>\n    <main class=\"xl:grid xl:gap-10 xl:grid-cols-[741px_1fr]\">\n      <article>\n                  <div class=\"inline-grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 sm:flex sm:flex-wrap mb-3\">\n                          <a class=\"uppercase text-[10px] leading-3 text-text-tertiary font-medium w-fit hover:no-underline\"\n                 href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/category\/cybersmart\/\"\n              >\n                Cyber smart\n              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                          <h1 class=\"font-[600] text-3xl text-text-primary mb-7 md:mb-12\">Zero Trust for mobile devices \u2013 role of the MDM system<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-8\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1.5\">\n                              <div class=\"shrink-0\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2025\/06\/Magda-M-100.webp\" class=\"w-8 h-8 object-cover rounded-full\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"text-xs\">Magdalena Martens<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1\">\n              <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 shrink-0 stroke-icon-tertiary\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 3.75h-15a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v15c0 .414.336.75.75.75h15a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75v-15a.75.75 0 0 0-.75-.75Zm-3-1.5v3m-9-3v3m-3.75 3h16.5\"\/><\/svg>              <p class=\"text-xs whitespace-nowrap\">16.03.2026<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1\">\n              <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 shrink-0 stroke-icon-tertiary\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M12 21a9 9 0 1 0 0-18 9 9 0 0 0 0 18Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 6.75V12h5.25\"\/><\/svg>              <p class=\"text-xs whitespace-nowrap\">\n                9 min\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mt-7 md:mt-12 single-post-content\">\n          \n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/\">Proget<\/a><\/span> &gt; <span><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/category\/cybersmart\/\">Cyber smart<\/a><\/span> &gt; <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Zero Trust for mobile devices \u2013 role of the MDM system<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-50-background-color has-background has-xs-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6bf6b0c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs)\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-zero-trust\" data-level=\"2\">What is Zero Trust?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zero-trust-and-mobile-devices\" data-level=\"2\">Zero Trust and mobile devices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-mdm-system-as-a-key-component-of-the-zero-trust-strategy\" data-level=\"2\">The MDM system as a key component of the Zero Trust strategy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-implement-zero-trust-for-mobile-best-practices\" data-level=\"2\">How to implement Zero Trust for mobile? \u2013 best practices<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-summary-why-you-should-implement-mdm-as-part-of-a-zero-trust-ecosystem\" data-level=\"2\">Summary: why you should implement MDM as part of a Zero Trust ecosystem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Gone are the days when securing a company\u2019s IT environment with a firewall was enough to protect the organization\u2019s resources \u2013 in line with the concept of \u2018trusted\u2019 network perimeter security. Today, most devices with access to corporate systems are smartphones, tablets, and laptops; many business tools and databases operate in the cloud; and remote work has become the norm. In this environment, a much more restrictive security approach is needed: the Zero Trust model, which we\u2019ll discuss below. We\u2019ll also explain why it\u2019s currently difficult to implement without a robust MDM system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-73e426210c15e313ba7511c3ca560419\" id=\"h-what-is-zero-trust\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">What is Zero Trust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Zero Trust is a security model based on the principle of <strong>\u2018never trust, always verify.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">In this model, no one \u2013 not an employee connecting to the corporate network from the office, nor a CEO doing so from a laptop while on a business trip \u2013automatically gains access to the organization\u2019s resources simply because their device has logged in hundreds of times before. On the contrary, <strong>every access request, even if it comes from within the network, is treated as a potential threat and must therefore be verified.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-how-does-zero-trust-work\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">How does Zero Trust work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">To be able to say with a clear conscience, \u2018We ensure security in accordance with the Zero Trust strategy!\u2019, the entire corporate IT ecosystem must be based on three pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Segmentation<\/strong> \u2013 the infrastructure should not be a single, large space where everyone has access to everything. Instead, it is divided into isolated zones (applications, databases, etc.), each with its own access rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The principle of least privilege<\/strong> \u2013 each user is granted access only to those \u2019zones\u2019 that they actually need to perform their tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous identity verification<\/strong> \u2013 users and their devices are verified not just once when they log in to company tools at the start of their workday, but every time they request access to the organization\u2019s resources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Admittedly, this is a very rigorous approach to information security, but that is precisely why it is effective \u2013 especially in the age of widespread mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_01-a_02.webp\" alt=\"zero-trust user authentication on a mobile device\" class=\"wp-image-3367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_01-a_02.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_01-a_02-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-06d8e376d021ed91df30a366d873572c\" id=\"h-zero-trust-and-mobile-devices\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Zero Trust and mobile devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\"><strong>About <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zimperium.com\/hubfs\/Reports\/2025%20Global%20Mobile%20Threat%20Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">60% of devices<\/a><\/span> that access business applications and data daily are laptops, smartphones, and tablets.<\/strong> Mobile devices, therefore, constitute the majority of entry points into corporate systems \u2013 and at the same time are the most difficult to secure and the most vulnerable to cyberattacks. According to a Zimperium report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li>currently, as many as <strong>83% of phishing attacks<\/strong> target smartphone users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>at any given moment, <strong>half of all smartphones and tablets<\/strong> are running an outdated version of the operating system, and a quarter can no longer be updated due to their age,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23% of mobile devices<\/strong> have software installed from unofficial sources (i.e., not from Google Play or the App Store).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The threats don\u2019t end there: from a corporate data security perspective, even logging into public Wi-Fi networks (for example, in cafes) can be a problem, and, contrary to appearances, it\u2019s not that hard to lose a smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Therefore, the statistics provided in the latest <em>Mobile Security Index<\/em> report by Verizon, the largest mobile operator in the U.S., should come as no surprise. <strong>In 2024, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/reports\/mobile-security-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">45% of American companies<\/a><\/span> experienced at least one smartphone-related security incident<\/strong>, and one-third of these incidents resulted in data breaches or at least brief operational disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">For these reasons, <strong>a Zero Trust strategy must include mobile devices.<\/strong> However, to implement it, we need a tool that allows us to verify employees\u2019 smartphones and tablets before granting them access to corporate resources; this is one of MDM\u2019s purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_02_02.webp\" alt=\"zero-trust mobile device security using an MDM system\" class=\"wp-image-3368\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_02_02.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_02_02-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-f89df7d1d2ca2666cf305188b2a76442\" id=\"h-the-mdm-system-as-a-key-component-of-the-zero-trust-strategy\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">The MDM system as a key component of the Zero Trust strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/what-is-an-mdm-system\/\" id=\"3026\">MDM (Mobile Device Management)<\/a><\/span> is a <strong>system for managing mobile devices<\/strong> \u2013 smartphones, tablets, and laptops \u2013 used by employees for business purposes. It provides IT teams with tools to, among other things, monitor device status and location and enforce security policies \u2013 such as which mobile apps an employee can use, which device functions they have access to, and so on. When building a complete Zero Trust architecture that relies not only on user identity verification, such tools will be essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-verification-of-mobile-device-status\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Verification of mobile device status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">First, the MDM console contains a real-time updated <strong>registry of all company devices along with their detailed profiles<\/strong>, for example: what model it is, what OS version it has, what apps are installed on it, which employee it is assigned to, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-continuous-compliance-monitoring-and-data-protection\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Continuous compliance monitoring and data protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">A good MDM solution can also <strong>monitor device activity in real time<\/strong> \u2013 and this is important because the textbook Zero Trust model requires continuous verification that the device remains compliant with security policies at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Newer mobile device management systems should have a built-in <strong>mechanism for automatically responding to potential security incidents<\/strong>, known as <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/mobile-threat-prevention\/\" id=\"1164\">Mobile Threat Prevention<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. It monitors the device, the apps installed on it, and the network traffic \u2013 24 hours a day, 7 days a week \u2013 and if it detects a potential security threat in these areas, it can, for example, cut off the device\u2019s access to company tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">And what might be suspicious? Many things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li>enabled developer options on the device,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the presence of files used for rooting or jailbreaking,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no password set,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>connection to an unsecured Wi-Fi network,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an attempt to install an app from outside the official store,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs)\">but these are just a few examples of events that an administrator might flag as threats to company data, requiring an automatic response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_03_02.webp\" alt=\"Zero Trust device information\" class=\"wp-image-3369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_03_02.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_03_02-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-access-management-based-on-the-principle-of-least-privilege\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Access management based on the principle of least privilege<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">MDM can also help implement the principle of least privilege by <strong>allowing you to define which apps and features employees can use on their devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Imagine you have warehouse workers in your company who use tablets to scan barcodes and check inventory levels. Do they need access to their email inbox on these devices? No, and with MDM, you can easily enforce this. By configuring phones or tablets in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/kiosk-mode\/\" id=\"1047\">Kiosk Mode<\/a><\/span>, you <strong>limit them exclusively to the tools needed for daily work<\/strong>, blocking everything else, including the device\u2019s system settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Even if you decide to give employees access to a particular tool, it doesn\u2019t have to be full access! You can limit it by time (following the just-in-time principle) or restrict it to only selected functions (just-enough access).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-device-location-tracking\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Device location tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">This MDM feature always sparks controversy among employees. Hence, its implementation requires considerable caution and tact on the company\u2019s part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-100-background-color has-background has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Remember: if you plan to use location-tracking tools, do so in compliance with data protection regulations and with the employee\u2019s consent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">In the context of a Zero Trust policy, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/location\/\" id=\"1193\">tracking the location of company equipment<\/a><\/span> on a map can enhance security. An MDM system allows you to <strong>quickly detect anomalies \u2013 such as a device appearing in an unusual location.<\/strong> In such a situation, the administrator can immediately take appropriate action. If someone loses a company smartphone or, worse, the device is stolen, MDM allows it to be remotely locked or wiped of all work-related data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs)\">The IT department can also use <strong>geofencing<\/strong>, which involves setting a virtual boundary (e.g., matching country borders), <strong>beyond which the device automatically loses access to company resources.<\/strong> Conversely, MDM allows certain functions to be blocked within a specific area \u2013 for example, to prevent office-based employees from connecting to Wi-Fi networks other than the office network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_04_02.webp\" alt=\"zero-trust security policies on mobile devices\" class=\"wp-image-3370\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_04_02.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_04_02-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-f3d827ead40fff35e73e1be1e58ab35d\" id=\"h-how-to-implement-zero-trust-for-mobile-best-practices\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">How to implement Zero Trust for mobile? \u2013 best practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Let\u2019s now discuss where to start when implementing stricter access controls for mobile devices using an MDM system, in accordance with the zero trust principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-device-compliance-requirements\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Device compliance requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">First, you\u2019ll need to <strong>define which devices are allowed to access company resources clearly.<\/strong> We\u2019re referring here to purely technical issues, such as the minimum operating system version a device must have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">This is particularly important if employees are allowed to use their own devices. By definition, company-issued devices should comply with organizational requirements; however, when a company allows a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/byod-cyod-cope-cobo-cosu\/\" id=\"1469\">BYOD model<\/a><\/span>, this cannot be directly enforced. Instead, you can define <strong>device compliance requirements<\/strong> and monitor whether they are met in the MDM console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-configuration-and-security-policies\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Configuration and security policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Second, you need to define how devices can be used, which means <strong>configuring specific profiles and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/policies\/\" id=\"1146\">security policies<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong> A good MDM system will let you do this remotely, with just a few clicks, and for multiple devices at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">What policies and profiles are definitely worth implementing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Passwords<\/strong> \u2013 always require strong passwords to unlock the device and set a timeframe after which the user must change them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>App control<\/strong> \u2013 allow the download and installation of apps only from official stores (Google Play, App Store) and\/or those provided directly by the organization. It is definitely worth blocking the installation of apps from unknown sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networks<\/strong> \u2013 you can, for example, block the ability to connect to public Wi-Fi networks or enforce the use of a VPN when connecting to company systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data management<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s worth blocking the option to copy data between personal and work storage if employees use their own devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updates<\/strong> \u2013 you can also enforce the installation of system and app updates within a specified timeframe, e.g., within 7 days of the update&#8217;s release.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Native device features<\/strong> \u2013 it might also be worth restricting access to certain features, such as blocking the ability to reset the device on one\u2019s own?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_05-a_02.webp\" alt=\"zero trust blocking of mobile device functions\" class=\"wp-image-3371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_05-a_02.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/03\/artykul_SEO_1_artykul_05-a_02-300x186.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-monitoring-and-optimization\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Monitoring and optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The MDM system generates a wealth of <strong>information about how employees use their devices.<\/strong> For administrators, this is a true goldmine of insights worth exploring and drawing conclusions from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Our advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Regularly review <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/reports\/\" id=\"1179\">logs and reports<\/a><\/span> in the console<\/strong> \u2013 check which devices most frequently violate compliance requirements and analyze whether any patterns of suspicious behavior emerge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update security policies periodically<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s worth conducting a thorough audit of all security policies and compliance rules at least once every 2\u20133 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conduct tests<\/strong> \u2013 what happens if an employee\u2019s smartphone is stolen? Check how quickly you can identify such a situation and, for example, remotely wipe the device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather user feedback<\/strong> \u2013 sometimes security policies can be too restrictive and actually hinder work. If too many employees are trying to circumvent them, maybe it\u2019s worth changing them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-c2ea36d3e53d679c9d2dcb4476cbcff7\" id=\"h-summary-why-you-should-implement-mdm-as-part-of-a-zero-trust-ecosystem\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Summary: why you should implement MDM as part of a Zero Trust ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Managing a distributed IT ecosystem is always a challenge for an administrator \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly what most companies\u2019 infrastructure looks like today, in the age of smartphones, remote work, and the massive role of SaaS solutions. This is also why the <strong>Zero Trust approach has become the standard in cybersecurity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">However, without an MDM system, such an architecture will be incomplete. Zero Trust relies on continuous verification of user identities and the compliance of their devices with security policies\u2026 and it is precisely <strong>MDM solutions that provide the signals needed to assess this and enable remote enforcement of company policies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">According to IBM reports, in 2025 the average cost of a data breach for a company was\u2026 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$4.4 million<\/a><\/span>. On top of that, potential fines resulting from digital security regulations must be factored in. A well-implemented <strong>Zero Trust strategy, combined with the implementation of an MDM system, will significantly reduce the risk of such incidents<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s hard to find a better argument for why such an investment pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull !px-0 bg-background-black text-text-inverted\">\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained is-layout-constrained-root px-6 md:px-16\"\n>\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lg-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div\n  id=\"block_b2fcf0f37dc274e4d7c9e2231f828788\"\n  class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-12 gap-y-16 gap-x-10 py-[--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl] items-center\"\n  style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\"\n>\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained lg:col-span-6 lg:order-1 order-3\"\n>\n    \n<h2\n  class=\"text-3xl !leading-[1.2] font-bold wp-block-heading align-text-left\" style=\";\" id=\"block_742d3545c97906d91edded84e1689009\"\n>\n  Zero Trust? 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Involved in the cyber security and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions topics for several years. 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Today, most devices with access to corporate systems are smartphones, tablets, and laptops; many business tools and databases operate in the cloud; and remote work has become the norm. In this environment, a much more restrictive security approach is needed: the Zero Trust model, which we\u2019ll discuss below. 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