Integrating a mobile device management solution in Android
Kanerva, Laura (2021)
Kanerva, Laura
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021112922305
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021112922305
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Employers are embracing the bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon and its benefits. Giving the workforce access to enterprise data anytime and anywhere with their own devices gives them freedom and boosts productivity and profitability. However, it also creates more exposure to security threats. If the process for BYOD is not managed properly, sensitive data could be exposed outside of the trusted network. A critical aspect of protecting data on mobile devices as part of a BYOD program is mobile device management (MDM). It provides organizations with end-to-end security and the ability to remotely monitor, control, and manage enrolled mobile devices.
The objective of this thesis was to investigate the features of an MDM solution and to find out how much time and resources it requires to integrate such a solution into an Android application. The purpose was to create a prototype to test the integration process and to find potential problem areas. This was done by integrating VMware Workspace ONE MDM into the M-Files Android mobile application, using the Workspace ONE software development kit (SDK). A literature review was conducted to gain a better understanding of mobile device management, bring your own device and mobile security. The VMware Workspace ONE product documentation was also explored and utilised in the integration process.
Doing research, creating a prototype, and testing it before committing to an MDM solution is recommended. Considerable amount of work will need to be done to bring the integration to a level where it is ready for release. The library dependencies and the Workspace ONE SDK update frequently, which easily leads to compatibility issues. Further research and testing are required to achieve the best possible outcome of the Workspace ONE integration.
The objective of this thesis was to investigate the features of an MDM solution and to find out how much time and resources it requires to integrate such a solution into an Android application. The purpose was to create a prototype to test the integration process and to find potential problem areas. This was done by integrating VMware Workspace ONE MDM into the M-Files Android mobile application, using the Workspace ONE software development kit (SDK). A literature review was conducted to gain a better understanding of mobile device management, bring your own device and mobile security. The VMware Workspace ONE product documentation was also explored and utilised in the integration process.
Doing research, creating a prototype, and testing it before committing to an MDM solution is recommended. Considerable amount of work will need to be done to bring the integration to a level where it is ready for release. The library dependencies and the Workspace ONE SDK update frequently, which easily leads to compatibility issues. Further research and testing are required to achieve the best possible outcome of the Workspace ONE integration.