Preface

The ability to become fully dependent on our mobile devices is a reality we are faced with today. With the rapid growth of mobile usage in the consumer space, enterprises are challenged with providing the workforce with the ability to access corporate resources easily and, most importantly, securely. This is where we need to fully understand the bigger picture of mobility and the security implications that come with it. As technical experts, we are not only responsible for installing and providing the solutions to the end users, but we are also fully responsible for understanding the risks associated with providing access to corporate information and the possible leakage of that information. As we are all aware, there is a constant growth of societies worldwide that are constantly looking for ways to penetrate confidential information, and as technical experts, we are tasked with minimizing the risk.

In order to provide the level of security and usability to our users, we need to understand the tools available on the market today. The latest toolset available that encompasses all manageability of mobile devices is currently known as Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), which was recently known as Mobile Device Management (MDM). MDM is now part of the overall suite of EMM. EMM tools include the ability to manage mobile devices, applications for the device including a catalog, content on the device, secured containers, integration with enterprise tools, full security over all information, and much more.

Throughout this book, you will learn how AirWatch by VMware has provided the toolset needed to manage all the components of EMM, allowing you to deploy a secure and robust mobile environment. As you travel through the chapters, you will gain a thorough understanding of what is involved in EMM and the benefits it can provide to your workforce. Mobility has exploded in the recent years and is growing at an incredible pace, forcing us to implement solutions to meet the needs of the workforce. This book will allow you to view the bigger picture of mobility and provide you with the information that will allow your organization to become ahead of the curve and provide solutions to the users before they start demanding them from you.

The days of providing only e-mail to mobile devices are behind us, and we need to be innovative as technical experts. If your organization hasn't already done so, it needs to start looking at it as mobile services and invest in a mobility team or provide dedicated resources to allow growth in the area. Today, a mobile strategy is critical for your organization, especially with the growth of the younger generation moving into the workforce and their dependency on mobile devices to do everything.