Advanced Security

 

MobiControl’s Advanced Security Center provides administrators with detailed control over how mobile devices are used and how data is accessed:

Authentication Policy

Administrators can set user privileges for logging on to the device. User authentication using Active Directory credentials allows mobile devices to be authenticated on the network using the same credentials that end users use for existing computers/workstations.

 

This eliminates the need for multiple passwords and allows seamless centrally managed user authentication management. MobiControl also supports an alternative user authentication system that can be used in situations where Active Directory user authentication is not required.

Device Lockdown Policy

This allows administrators to replace the standard device home screen and Windows Start button with a customizable home screen that allows users to access only specific applications and web sites, and prevents access to all other applications and device controls.

 

This decreases the amount of down time caused by users changing settings that may adversely affect the operation of the device or application software, and also decreases support costs.

 

 

Application Run Control Policy

MobiControl integrates tightly with the operating system to prevent restricted applications from being run on mobile devices.

   

MobiControl’s Run Control Policies are much more efficient and secure than competing white list/black list solutions which use CPU and battery to constantly poll devices and shut down restricted programs only after they have had a chance to run and cause damage.

Out of Contact Devices Policy

Manages security on "out-of-contact" devices which are not able to connect to the MobiControl Deployment Server. This feature can be used to define security actions that can be triggered if a device has not contacted the MobiControl server for a specified time interval, or has been lost or stolen and appears as "offline".

File Encryption Policy

MobiControl provides kernel level file encryption that encrypts data stored directly on mobile devices (onboard storage) as well as on SD/memory cards (external storage) to help businesses achieve compliance with strict data storage and processing regulations.

 

This protects sensitive data if an attempt is made to extract it from the mobile device and access it on another mobile device, computer or data reader by an unauthorized person. MobiControl’s policy-based File Encryption uses FIPS 140-2 validated AES-256 encryption algorithms to secure mobile data.

 

 

Connection Security Policy

Protects the integrity of the corporate firewall and internal corporate data by enforcing endpoint authentication (i.e. both client and server certificates) and encrypting all data that travels between mobile devices, MobiControl servers and MobiControl Management consoles.

 

MobiControl encrypts data using standards based SSL communication and FIPS 140-2 certified algorithms.

Device Feature Control Policy

MobiControl's device feature control policy allows IT administrators to selectively disable device hardware features. Applying the policy at the individual or group level allows custom profiles for different users and locations in an organization.

 

Disabling Bluetooth and infrared ports allows administrators to control whether end users can beam business cards, applications or documents to one another. Administrators can also disable cameras and other hardware features in secure facilities.

 

 

Device Provisioning

Using group policies, the administrator can automatically deploy software and data   to devices in the field in real-time over any network (WiFi, cellular, cradled etc.).

 

SOTI's advanced compression and check pointing algorithms allow data to be delivered even over very slow and unstable connections, saving the  IT department months of work, and enabling organizations to realize the ROI of mobile device deployments sooner.

 

Help Desk Tools

MobiControl equips support personnel with powerful remote control and helpdesk tools to diagnose and fix problems efficiently.

   

Support staff can log in to remote devices to see exactly what the remote user sees in real time and to manage and view services, tasks, file system and registry of a mobile device.

 

This results in a decrease in downtime and labor costs and contributes to a decreased total cost of ownership.  

  

 

DataSync

SOTI’s data synchronization policies allow organizations to synchronize files and/or folders between devices and a server. Synchronization can be ad-hoc or at scheduled intervals. This important tool allows your employees in the field and in the office to always be equipped with the most up-to-date information. 

 

 

Location Based Services

MobiControl's new location services functionality provides the ability to locate, track and gather information on the movement of your GPS enabled devices, no matter where they are in the world.

 

Whether you need to confirm the current location of a particular field worker, track the progress of an important shipment or collect historical information on the movement of a group of devices or vehicles in order to analyze performance, MobiControl’s location services can help.

 

How does it work? The GPS receiver on mobile devices transmits location data  to the MobiControl server where it is processed and stored. Administrators running the MobiControl management console can then track and locate the devices graphically on a map.

 

Devices can be tracked and mapped in real-time, or their historical movements can be charted. Data collection settings can be modified from the management console to control certain aspects of how information is collected from the GPS receiver.

 

MobiControl’s location services is an optional service that can be purchased annually per GPS enabled device that you wish to track.

 

 

Diagnostic

Diagnostic and imaging tools can be used to create base line diagnostics of devices in the field and automatically identify potential problem areas. The time-savings are significant: using these tools, a supporter can determine the cause of the problem in less than a minute as opposed to spending several hours to troubleshoot problems.

 

 

Asset Management

MobiControl allows support personnel to track hardware and software assets. Device grouping allows devices to automatically group themselves based on criteria of the deployment (e.g. devices in a deployment can determine which location they are in and automatically reconfigure accordingly). This decreases the amount of time needed to manage a deployment and thus increases productivity.

 

 

Reporting

 

MobiControl includes an advanced reporting engine that pulls detailed information about all aspects of system operation and the status of software/data deployments. Mobile enterprises can use standard reports or customize and create new reports to deliver real-time statistics about the mobile devices deployed in the field.