Mobile Device Management Requires Unique Threat Model

• •MDM systems centralize control over employee devices, increasing security risks.
• •58% of businesses have policies for personal device use, highlighting the need for MDM.
• •A dedicated threat model for MDM is essential to identify and mitigate risks.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems are increasingly essential as employees use personal devices for work. The UK government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 58% of businesses have policies addressing personal device use. MDM platforms centralize control over devices, allowing IT to enforce security measures, but they also create new attack vectors. Risks include compromised administrator accounts and insecure APIs, which can lead to unauthorized access across multiple devices. A comprehensive threat model is necessary to understand the privileges and potential attack paths associated with MDM systems. Current guidance emphasizes the importance of securing MDM services to prevent data breaches and unauthorized device access.