Addressing NIST and DOD requirements for mobile device management (MDM)

Essential capabilities for secure mobility

Published September 2016

The National Institute for standards and technology (NIST) and the defense information systems agency (DISA) have taken leading roles in exploring requirements for mobile device management (MDM) systems for government agencies.

Mobile devices, particularly smartphones, are exceptionally vulnerable to security breaches. They are easily lost, are filled with unknown applications, communicate over untrusted networks, and are often purchased by users without regard to IT standards and security features.