Container apps are the model of the future when it comes to secure mobile communication on smartphones and tablets. Improve communication, data protection and data security with a container model – and do so sustainably.
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There is a great desire for more flexibility – more and more employees want to access important work tools, such as Outlook, on the move via mobile devices. The use of company-owned mobile devices and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is on the rise both in companies and in the public sector. But how do you ensure that smartphones and tablets guarantee access to company data and applications in a simple and secure way? At this point, many companies and authorities think of so-called “Mobile Device Management (MDM)” or “Mobile Application Management (MAM)”. However, simply managing apps or end devices does not provide security. It is much more about protecting your sensitive data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Important apps for smartphones and tablets: the future belongs to the secure container app
By isolating all business functions on the smartphone or tablet in a protected space, also known as a container, uncontrolled data traffic can be stopped. For example, a container app prevents information from ending up in an insecure application such as WhatsApp or the native Outlook app through careless copy-and-paste. Another advantage: container apps combine all functions in a single app. This means that employees no longer have to switch between different apps, but only use the company’s own container app for work-related tasks.
What are the requirements for a container app?
A good container app gives the user access to all basic applications right from the start. This means that services such as email, contacts, messenger and calendar can be used straight away without much effort. When selecting a solution, attention should not only be paid to its ability to be implemented in the company’s own system, but also to the fact that the app is easy to manage for the company/authority or the system administrator and does not represent an additional burden for IT.
Another important requirement for a good container app is user-friendliness. This often falls by the wayside with solutions that cover multiple platforms and are secure. In order to provide your employees with the best possible user experience, care should be taken to ensure that the functions in the container app are based as closely as possible on native apps. Furthermore, all important functions should follow a simple operating concept to make it easy for employees to get started with the app.
Better data security and data protection thanks to container app
Of course, the topic of data security and data protection the focus of a container app. Since the introduction of the GDPR at the latest, this is an issue that affects every company and every authority. Container applications such as SecurePIM enable simple and reliable work – in compliance with the GDPR. Thanks to container technology, all business data is encrypted in accordance with the highest security standards and strictly separated from the rest of the device. With SecurePIM, you meet all the requirements of the European GDPR and can work on the move with complete peace of mind.
Advantages of a container app at a glance
- Simple and secure access to company and authority data via smartphone or tablet with the familiar look and feel
- Simple configuration and fast and partially contactless rollout, regardless of the infrastructure
- Data is always protected thanks to state-of-the-art encryption technology – both in the container on the mobile device and during data transfer
- Suitable for COPE (Company-Owned-Personally-Enabled) as well as for BYOD scenarios
- Strict separation of professional and private data – on the same device
- Full control over company information and data without violating employee privacy
- All the functions that employees need for their daily work on the move are available in a single app
Summary:
How to find the right container app
The following aspects should be considered when selecting a suitable container solution:
This blog article was originally published on November 29, 2018 and last updated on February 22, 2022.