Securing your devices

Now that we have a better idea on the security available with AirWatch, you will need to configure your environment to enforce the security controls discussed within this chapter to your devices. During this section, we will navigate through where you can configure the components that have been reviewed to better secure the mobile devices being managed.

Passcode and encryption

One of the most important security settings for your devices is the passcode and encryption. For your MDM-enrolled devices, you are going to want to enforce a device-level password and encryption to protect the information on the device. Depending on the manufacturer, the enabling of encryption may be a little different. For the iOS and Android, you can configure the passcode and encryption in the following way:

• For iOS password and encryption enforcement, perform the following steps:

  1. Log in to the Admin Console.

  2. Navigate to Devices | Profiles | List View.

  3. Click on Add and then on Apple iOS.

  4. In the General...