Security-related features and tasks
The following table summarizes the features and tasks related to security.
Table: Security-related features and tasks
Feature | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
Lock | Forces the user to enter a password before accessing the device | Dealing with lost and stolen devices |
Unlock | Reverses the Lock function The unlock feature is not supported on macOS devices. You can, however, unlock an macOS device using a different process described in Unlocking a macOS device. | Accessing the device when the passcode has been forgotten or reassigning the device to a different user For security reasons, it is inadvisable to execute this command on lost or stolen devices. |
Unlock AppConnect Container | This feature is not supported for macOS devices. This feature is not supported for iOS devices. | This feature is not supported for macOS devices. This feature is not supported for iOS devices. |
Device Encryption Status | Displays the encryption status of the device in the Device Details tab. | Dealing with lost and stolen devices. |
Wipe | Removes content and settings to return the device to factory default settings. | Dealing with lost and stolen devices Preparing a device for a different user |
Cancel Wipe | Attempts to cancel a wipe action for devices. | Reversing an inadvertent Wipe command. Wipe cannot be reversed after it completes. |
Block AppTunnels | This feature is not supported on macOS devices. Immediately blocks access to all AppTunnels for all AppConnect apps on a device. | Dealing with lost and stolen devices Immediately removing access to servers behind the firewall |
Lost | Flags a device as lost | Dealing with lost and stolen devices |
Found | Flags a device as found | Dealing with lost and stolen devices |
Locate | This feature is not supported on macOS devices. Reports the last known location for a device | Dealing with lost and stolen devices |
Reset PIN | This feature is not supported on Android, iOS, or macOS devices. | |