Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Office 365 is a feature that helps organizations manage and secure access to Office 365 data on mobile devices. MDM for Office 365 is available as part of the Office 365 Enterprise E3 and E5 plans, as well as the Microsoft 365 Business plan.
To set up MDM for Office 365, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Office 365 Admin Center with your administrator credentials.
2. Navigate to the Mobile Device Management section.
3. Click on the "Enable" button to enable MDM for your organization.
4. Configure the policies and settings for your organization's mobile devices.
5. Assign user roles and permissions for MDM.
MDM for Office 365 provides many benefits for organizations, including:
1. Enhanced security: With MDM, organizations can enforce device-level security policies to protect sensitive data on mobile devices.
2. Device management: MDM provides administrators with tools to manage mobile devices, such as remotely wiping devices that are lost or stolen.
3. Simplified deployment: MDM allows for easy deployment and management of Office 365 apps on mobile devices.
4. Better user experience: By managing Office 365 data on mobile devices, users can access work-related data and apps securely from anywhere.
MDM policies and settings can be configured to meet the specific needs of your organization. Some of the common policies and settings include:
1. Device enrollment: This policy controls who can enroll mobile devices with MDM.
2. Password policies: Password policies can be set to enforce strong passwords and require users to change their password regularly.
3. Device compliance: This policy checks devices for compliance with organizational security policies.
4. Conditional access: This policy restricts access to Office 365 data on mobile devices if the device is not compliant with organizational policies.
5. App management: This policy allows administrators to manage Office 365 apps on mobile devices, such as requiring app updates and restricting app access.
MDM for Office 365 is a powerful tool that helps organizations manage and secure access to Office 365 data on mobile devices. By following the steps outlined above, you can set up MDM for your organization and configure policies and settings to meet your specific needs.