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 | 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 | Unlocks the AppConnect container (clears the AppConnect passcode) | The device user has forgotten the AppConnect passcode. |
Device Encryption Status | Displays the encryption status of the device in the Device Details tab. | Dealing with lost and stolen devices. |
Android Security Patch level | Displays the Android Security patch level of the device in the Device Details tab. | Enables an admin to verify that the deployed devices have the latest Android security patches. |
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 Android devices. | |
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 | 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. | |
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