Mobile Device Management

To ensure the security of institutional data and compliance with NIST 800-171, all ITS-managed, college-owned Apple macOS devices are enrolled in and managed through an enterprise-grade Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.

What MDM Does

Our ITS enterprise-grade MDM solution is used to remotely manage, secure, and monitor all institutional Macs. It enforces security policies, deploys applications, and manages device configurations across the fleet.

Security Features

• Full disk encryption: All devices use FileVault encryption automatically
• Remote lock and wipe: If a device is lost or stolen, ITS can remotely lock or erase it
• App management: Only approved, security-vetted applications are installed on institutional devices
• Compliance monitoring: Continuously checks device health and flags non-compliant configurations
• Software update management: macOS updates are deployed automatically or scheduled for minimal disruption

Deployment Features

• Initial setup: New devices are pre-configured with your department's standard software and settings
• Automated provisioning: Simply power on and sign in with provided credentials.
• Bulk management: ITS can push configuration changes to entire groups of devices simultaneously

What MDM Manages vs. What It Doesn't

For End Users — What You Will See

• MDM profile in System Settings > Profiles
• Periodic prompts to install macOS updates
• "This device is managed by your organization" — this is normal and expected