Category: Mobile Device Management
Mobile Device Management (MDM) is an essential security tool, enabling organizations to keep track of devices and manage them remotely.
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Chip Prices Are Climbing. So Is the Cost of a Stolen Device.
October 14, 2026
A stolen laptop used to be a headache. This year it is a budget problem. Memory prices, inflation, and device theft are rising together, and the data on a missing device …
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Work From Home Fuel Costs and Remote Workforce Security
April 3, 2026
Why Rising Fuel Costs Are Forcing Remote Work — And What Businesses Are Missing Rising fuel costs are once again putting pressure on businesses across every industry. While the most …
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Rising Fuel Costs Are Accelerating Work-from-Home — Is Your Business Ready?
February 20, 2026
Why Rising Fuel Costs Are Driving Remote Work Decisions Fuel price volatility is pushing organizations to reduce commuting, limit travel, and optimize operating costs. According to the International Energy Agency, …
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Allan’s Accident: A Remote Wipe Use Case
October 24, 2023
Misplacing a device can be incredibly nerve wracking, but having the ability to execute a Remote Wipe can help avoid catastrophe. Define Remote Wipe What is a Remote Wipe? Remote …
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Digital Natives and Data Security
September 26, 2023
While the youngest people on our planet are increasingly being described as digital natives, that does not mean they are born with instinctual data security principles. It is the responsibility …
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Mobile Device Management · Privacy Awareness
College Campuses and Cybersecurity
August 29, 2023
Cybersecurity is key for colleges to consider, as they collect mountains of student data on campus, and before students even arrive. How can a school maintain a strong defensive posture …
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Educational Device Management: An Overview
July 18, 2023
With the large and growing presence of digital technology in schools, Educational Device Management considerations are a must. The Need for Educational Device Management Regardless of size, school districts that …
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How MDM Works on Company-Owned Devices
July 5, 2023
In today’s interconnected world, businesses utilize Mobile Device Management (MDM) software to protect company-owned devices to streamline workflows. But what exactly does that entail? MDM for Company-Owned Devices MDM software …
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Endpoint Security and the Internet of Things
June 6, 2023
Businesses must face the data security implications of the interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices they use. How can organizations protect these endpoints? IoT Devices as Endpoints IoT devices form …
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Cost-Effective Data Security Tips for Small Businesses
February 7, 2023
When the economy is unsteady, small businesses might find it tempting to cut costs that may seem unnecessary, such as cybersecurity funding. This is a poor course of action that …
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What is Zero Trust?
December 13, 2022
As remote work and hybrid work have risen in prominence, so has the concept of Zero Trust. In a world where perimeters have expanded with the integration of IoT machines …
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Traveling For Work With Data Security In Mind
October 4, 2022
For many industries, work travel is a fact of life, and thus questions of data security and mobile device management arise often. When employees travel, an organization’s attack surface expands, …
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Managing Layoffs: Data Security and Work From Home Employees
September 13, 2022
Across the globe, many employees still Work From Home (WFH), and by some estimates 25% of all professional jobs will be remote work by 2023. As the visibility of remote …
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Vetting & Managing School Apps to Protect Student Data
August 30, 2022
Students utilize mobile applications to communicate with teachers, study, and complete assignments, so it is imperative the schools have a clear system for vetting apps. Schools use education apps and …
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Why Is BitLocker Encryption Essential?
August 2, 2022
If a laptop is stolen, having a drive that is secure and encrypted can be the difference between a cybersecurity incident and a catastrophe. BitLocker is one tool Microsoft provides …
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When To Issue a Remote Wipe: Scenarios that Require Decisive Action
July 19, 2022
A strong defensive posture means knowing how to use tools like a Remote Wipe in situations where fast action must be taken to protect data. Having to make such decisions …
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Solving BitLocker TPM Errors
April 26, 2022
Encryption is an important feature on the mobile phones and computers that are so integral to our daily lives, yet most Windows users do not consider the TPM hardware and …
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Endpoint Protection Doesn’t Have to Break The Bank
April 12, 2022
In the world of cyber crime and data security, defense is the name of the game. Protecting proprietary information, customer data, and the Electronic Protected Health Information of patients is …
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Hybrid Work in a Post-Pandemic World
March 29, 2022
For many workers who have been working from home for two years, the benefits of remote work have become apparent. The lack of a commute, ability to choose where to …
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Important Questions to Help You Find the Right MDM Provider
February 22, 2022
Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a key feature of organizations that use remote devices to work, communicate, and store information. MDM programs outline the systems, software, policies, and processes that …
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Choosing a Device Ownership Solution With Security In Mind
January 28, 2022
The widespread use of mobile computers and communication devices has bred efficiency and convenience into many parts of the modern office. Email and instant messaging are used to arrange meetings, …
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How To Choose an MDM Solution For Your Business
January 4, 2022
In 2021, there were almost 6.4 billion smartphone users in the world. This is a majority of the human population on earth at this time, and the percentage of smartphone …
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Where in the World is Your Confidential Data?
December 21, 2021
The convenience of digital storage is unparalleled. When it comes to handling and accessing billions of pieces of information, this convenience comes at a cost. Everything from land deeds and …
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Best Practices for Protecting Company Data on Personal Devices
November 9, 2021
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs are increasingly common across every sector of the workforce. A BYOD policy can be quite useful, as it saves the company the cost of …
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The Best and Worst of Remote Work Trends
November 2, 2021
The modern worker expects to be able to negotiate to work remotely. In 2019, only 7% of US workers had the option to telework, a number that has obviously changed …
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The Importance of Endpoint Protection
October 26, 2021
The integrity of a company’s network is vital to the success or failure of the organization. Servers, desktop computers in an office, work laptops, wireless printers, and employees’ cell phones …
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Why a Remote Wipe Solution Should Be In Your Security Toolbelt
October 12, 2021
Today, “the company office” is much more than a building where work happens; it is made up of hundreds of devices scattered across cities, states, and countries. An organization can …
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It’s Not Too Late To Secure The Home Office
July 14, 2021
The home office, once the domain of tenured college professors, has become a desirable option for many companies and employees. Since March of 2020, millions of people have been exposed …
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Understanding the Cyber Threat in your Midst…
June 3, 2021
Insider threats account for almost a quarter of cybersecurity incidents. Unfortunately, this attack vector easy to overlook since the assumption is that internal users are trustworthy. Understanding insider threats is …
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DriveStrike: Best MDM and Compliance Solution
May 28, 2021
Wealth & Finance International has recognized DriveStrike in the 2021 FinTech Awards as Best MDM & Compliance Provider. DriveStrike has also received recognition by Digital.com as both the Best Compliance …
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Wrong BitLocker Recovery Mode Key ID – Solved
April 27, 2021
If you are locked out of your BitLocker-protected machine, you should be given a prompt to input your recovery key. However, if this prompt asks for a key that you …
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Nuclear Launch Protocols Provided in Latest DriveStrike Software Release
April 13, 2021
Security protocol used for preventing unauthorized missile launches now present in DriveStrike software. The military and other high-security organizations take access control very seriously. Launching a missile or opening a …
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What to Do BEFORE Your Device is Stolen…
March 23, 2021
Phones, tablets, and laptops are prime targets for theft. Not only are they valuable pieces of technology, but they also contain sensitive data that fraudsters can exploit. If your device …
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The Future of Remote Work: Is It Secure?
March 9, 2021
Now that it has been about a year since millions began working from home, it is time to evaluate how the new normal is shaping the future of work. It …
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What Can We Learn From Data Breaches?
March 1, 2021
Recent large security incidents like the Microsoft Outlook breach and the SolarWinds hack are putting cybersecurity in the public eye and prompting government intervention. Highly funded and persistent threat actors …
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Security Risks to Address in Your BYOD Policy
February 22, 2021
The widespread shift to remote work has led to the increased use of personal devices for work. As employees work from home, cybersecurity risks endanger the data collected, processed, and …
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Solution for BitLocker Error: “The system cannot find the file specified”
February 17, 2021
Having problems enabling BitLocker on a new hard drive? There might be a simple solution. Setting up BitLocker is typically straightforward, especially if you are using an MDM solution like …
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Windows Update Triggering BitLocker Recovery
February 15, 2021
January’s KB4535680 update (intended to patch Secure Boot DBX) is causing some devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode. Because BitLocker is often used for fleets of Windows machines, this …
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What to Look For in a Device Security App
December 14, 2020
A device security app should be effective, versatile, easy to use, and affordable, and the support should be responsive and helpful. The best device security apps will be up-front about …
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How to Prevent Data Breaches
December 7, 2020
To prevent data breaches, organizations need security measures in place at all possible access points to their system. Networks, physical devices and drives, accounts, and communication channels all need adequate …
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Laptop Management Solution
November 30, 2020
Protect Laptops from Loss, Theft, and Data Breaches Businesses face a variety of threats that put their company and customer data at risk. Laptop theft and new cybercrime ploys are …
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Don’t Become Prey to Laptop Thieves
November 23, 2020
Best practices and tips for keeping personal and work devices secure Every 53 seconds, a victim falls prey to laptop theft, becoming exposed to the reputational, individual, and financial losses …
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The Android MDM Solution You’ve Been Looking For
November 9, 2020
Get the best security and customizable productivity features for Business, Healthcare, Finance, Government, and Education. Are you looking for a Mobile Device Management option that includes enterprise-level data security? DriveStrike …
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What You Need to Know About Laptop Theft…
November 2, 2020
Laptops contain valuable data – making them profitable targets for thieves, scammers, and fraudsters. It may not be a huge financial burden to replace one stolen device, but a resulting …
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How Cybersecurity Threats are Evolving – And How To Stay Protected
October 30, 2020
Since more people are working, banking, shopping, and learning from home, there has been an increase in digital data storage and use. Digital transformation is a trend that has become …
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12 Simple Strategies to Make Cybersecurity a Habit
October 30, 2020
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to an end, we must consider how to move from awareness to practice. It does not help to recognize problems and learn about solutions if …
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Medical Data Security: 4 Tips for Individuals
October 19, 2020
Your healthcare data is personal and private. Unfortunately, it is also valuable to scammers, identity thieves, and other cybercriminals. Because of the valuable nature of this information, the healthcare industry …
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Addressing the Challenges of a Remote Workforce
October 16, 2020
Device & Data Security Solutions for Businesses The economy is experiencing serious consequences since the advent of Covid-19, and businesses are overwhelmed trying to keep up with the rapidly …
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Securing Your Smart Business: IoT and Your Data
October 12, 2020
In the current age of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, information is at our fingertips. This helps to improve communication, meet customer expectations, and streamline business processes. On …
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Securing your Smart Home: Threat Response
October 8, 2020
To keep your smart devices in your home secure, prevention measures are essential, but sometimes threats can get through an unseen gap in defenses or through methods outside of your …
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Securing Your Smart Home: Threat Deterrence
October 5, 2020
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a widespread reality – phones, laptops, watches, tablets, appliances, and other smart devices are present in almost every part of our lives. The IoT …
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UHS Cyberattack Exposes Harsh Reality of Healthcare Security Weaknesses
September 27, 2020
Over the weekend, Universal Health Services (UHS) was hit by a cyberattack that targeted their network. Anonymous sources have reported that all computer systems are down, and medical staff are …
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Data Security in the Age of Covid-19
September 21, 2020
Much of the new normal is here to stay – threats and solutions alike. Here’s what you need to know to keep your data and devices safe. Remote work …
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3 Steps to Safer Remote Learning
July 22, 2020
With the continuing concern of Covid-19, many school districts are planning to have all or mostly online classes this fall. Remote learning comes with a variety of challenges, and it …
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How to Create a Bootable Windows Install USB
March 13, 2020
Step #1: Use a functioning Windows PC that is connected to the internet (8GB of free disk space required). Step #2: Insert a blank external USB thumb drive into the …
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How to Implement a Work From Home Security Policy in 90 Minutes
January 2, 2020
A growing number of companies are implementing mandatory or optional work-from-home policies in light of COVID 19’s rapid spread. For tech giants like Google and Twitter with robust data and …
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DriveStrike + BitLocker Integration for Windows Available Now
December 19, 2019
Windows Remote Encryption With DriveStrike’s Windows BitLocker integration deploying and enabling whole drive encryption has never been easier. DriveStrike provides added data security at no additional cost while easing …
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Google Partners with DriveStrike EMM
September 18, 2019
DriveStrike Becomes Android EMM Partner SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — DriveStrike, the Smart Choice in mobile device security and management, today announced that it is recognized by Google™ as a …
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Multifactor Authentication Prevents 99.9% of Cyber Attacks
June 5, 2019
Experts from Microsoft, Google, and elsewhere suggest that users who enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their accounts end up blocking 99.9% of automated aka bot attacks. DriveStrike proudly supports MFA …
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AMCA Data Breach Exposes Millions
May 31, 2019
On May 10th, DataBreaches.net reported the American Medical Collection Agency breach, Gemini Advisory found information from 200,000 payment cards for sale on the dark web. Gemini’s investigation links the breached …
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4 Steps to Avoid a HIPAA Data Breach & Fine
April 25, 2019
HIPAA compliance violations are costly yet easily avoidable with a little due diligence. In the last year more than 80,000 health records were exposed in a data breach because an …
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DriveStrike’s Apple Device Enrollment Program is Available
March 11, 2019
DriveStrike’s Apple Device Enrollment Program Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP) enables you to purchase devices from Apple (or authorized resellers) with DriveStrike automatically installed, helping you: Ease the IT burden on setting …
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How to Remotely Wipe a Phone
February 11, 2019
Your phone is missing, now what? I know it is frightening to consider the risk, all of your personal information: pictures, videos, facebook, instagram, twitter, email, banking information, tax information, …
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How To Find a Stolen Laptop
January 28, 2019
Your laptop is missing, now what? I know it is frightening to consider the risk, all of your personal information: pictures, videos, facebook, instagram, twitter, email, banking information, tax information, …
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Data Privacy Day 2019
December 10, 2018
Data Privacy Day January 28, 2019 Data Privacy Day, held annually in the United States on Jan. 28, is an extension of Data Protection Day celebrated in the European Union. …
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Departmental Device Control & Management
August 13, 2018
DriveStrike Releases Groups Feature The DriveStrike product and development team recently released a powerful new feature that empowers DriveStrike Administrators to create Groups within their account. Authorized DriveStrike Device Administrators …
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Terminated Employee Won’t Return Our Laptop – Now What?
July 17, 2018
The Questions We receive questions on this topic nearly every day… The questions range from: Can I wipe a laptop offline? Can I disable a laptop I don’t have access …
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Medical Device Data Protection Available Now
May 8, 2018
Spearstone Announces DriveStrike Medical Device Data Breach Protection Offering Spearstone, is a leader in data and device security. Spearstone’s DriveStrike, expands its software solution services to provide data breach protection, …
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GDPR Compliance Help
April 30, 2018
GDPR compliance, data privacy, data security, HIPAA, privacy policy, cookie policy, SOX, data breach protection, the list goes on and on. If you use the internet you can’t escape the …
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Mobile Device Management Policy Examples
March 1, 2018
The DriveStrike team recommends implementing and enforcing mobile device management best practices and policies. Companies with employees, contractors, or vendors who access company data using any mobile computing device are …
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What is a data breach and what do you do when you have one?
A data breach is any incident where sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data is accessed or disclosed by unauthorized persons or means. Data breaches often involve personal health information (PHI), …
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