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Interview with Lars Stahl, Technical Project Manager at Materna Virtual Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

In discussions with customers, we often hear organizations and authorities answer the following when asked about their mobile security strategy: “We have an MDM in place.<\/em>”
\nMobile Device Management manages their mobile devices and the company data on them – often on the assumption that this provides sufficient security<\/strong>. But this conclusion is deceptive. <\/p>\n

Mobile device management (MDM)<\/strong> is undoubtedly an important tool for centrally controlling mobile devices. But is it enough to really work securely – especially in a regulatory environment or with VS-NfD data? Lars Stahl<\/strong>, technical project manager at Materna Virtual Solution, explains why administration is not the same as security, where MDM systems make a contribution – and where their limits lie. <\/p>\n

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Mr. Stahl, many authorities and companies rely on MDM solutions. Is that enough to guarantee mobile security? <\/strong><\/p>\n

No, definitely not. An MDM alone does not provide real security – it is a management tool, not a security concept.
\nTo put it metaphorically: believing that an MDM provides security is like believing that a RAID system replaces a backup. Both are justified, but they fulfill completely different tasks. <\/p>\n

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What exactly does an MDM do – and what are its limits?<\/strong><\/p>\n

An MDM manages devices: it can roll out policies, distribute apps, lock devices or delete them if they are lost. But it does not automatically protect the data itself. <\/p>\n

There is a lack of central security mechanisms such as:<\/p>\n