IT Security & Network Security News & Reviews: Google Apps Premier Adds Mobile Device Management

LABS GALLERY: Google Apps Premier Mobile Device Management

by Andrew Garcia

Rules

Administrators can limit access solely to devices that support ActiveSync policies, and thereby create and enforce passcode policies.

Passcode

With passcode policy in place, a user will be forced to create a passcode on the mobile device before being allowed to synchronize data.

Devices

Domain administrators can view synchronized devices on each user's management page. Google's system does a lousy job of differentiating devices.

Wipe

Administrators can remotely wipe a device reported lost or stolen. The command will be issued to the device the next time it attempts synchronization.

Looped Wipes

Google's console frequently will not report a successful wipe job. Any wiped devices that are subsequently rejoined to the domain will be wiped recursively until an administrator cancels the job.

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