SIM management plays an important role in the deployment of mobile computer devices - also called Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM).
When deploying devices that runs on user-accessible software platform such as Android or iOS, these devices need to be locked down on multiple levels to ensure that the devices and data connectivity is not abused.
1) Device level
2) SIM level
3) Networking level
Device level
When deploying UI-accessable devices such ad tablets, handsets or mobile hand-held computers, care needs to be taken to ensure only allowable services and setting are accessible to users.
The use of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) & Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms are strongly advised. Examples include:
- SOTI - https://soti.net/
- Esper - https://www.esper.io/
- IBM Security MaaS360
- Jamf - https://www.jamf.com/
- VMware - https://www.vmware.com/
- Scalefusion - https://scalefusion.com
SIM Level
Even if a device (Androids or iOS) is locked down on hardware/software level, SIMs can still be compromised (stolen) and abused. Ensuring you have an enterprise SIM management solution such as SIMcontrol is essential to avoid any mis-use or abuse of data SIMs deployed in devices.
Network Level
SIMs in deployed devices are often able to try and gain access to various url's, endpoints and IP addresses. Apps installed on such devices also commonly make "hidden" connections to 3rd party services. Ensuring data from your data SIM cards can only reach allowable url's, IP's or services is critical to ensure no unauthorised usage is possible through a data SIM card. By utilising a Managed Private APN as offered on SIMcontrol ensures only legitimate destinations are white-listed and all other traffic is blocked.
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