{"id":4050,"date":"2025-06-30T09:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobisec.com\/?p=4050"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:54:08","slug":"uem-how-it-differs-from-mdm-why-you-should-choose-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobisec.com\/en\/news\/uem-how-it-differs-from-mdm-why-you-should-choose-it\/","title":{"rendered":"UEM: how it differs from MDM and why you should choose it"},"content":{"rendered":"

The paradox of “false security”<\/h3>\n

\u00abDevice management is not device security<\/strong><\/em>\u00bb. Reading the title of the article published by <\/span>The Hacker News<\/i><\/a><\/strong> we agreed that relying on traditional Mobile Device Management (MDM) provides a false sense of protection, leaving some of the most critical attack surfaces exposed. This is not the case with unified endpoint management (UEM). Looking at <\/span>Gartner Peer Insights<\/b><\/a><\/em> data\u00a0on endpoint management platforms, most of the negative reviews from the last 12 months mention a lack of visibility on unmanaged devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

The growth of hybrid working and BYOD<\/strong> has multiplied the number of devices connecting to corporate networks. According to a survey cited by <\/span>Financial Times<\/span><\/i><\/a>, 78% of companies<\/strong> that do not allow BYOD still detect access from personal devices. Without a unified approach to endpoint control, it becomes impossible to apply consistent patching, encryption, and authentication policies, leaving the door open to malicious actors and human error.<\/span><\/p>\n

The old MDM had five structural limitations<\/h3>\n

Taking up and adapting the evidence from The Hacker News<\/em>, we can summarize the main gaps as follows:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Zero visibility on unauthorized devices:<\/strong> laptops and smartphones not listed among those authorized escape every policy;<\/li>\n
  2. Only configurational, not behavioral control:<\/strong> the MDM checks settings, does not report existing risks;<\/li>\n
  3. Lack of strong authentication methods:<\/strong> the authentication methods used by many companies are not sufficient to be sure that the device is being used only by the person who has authorization;<\/li>\n
  4. Late reaction to incidents:<\/strong> there is a lack of structured processes in response to incidents and related remediation;<\/li>\n
  5. Limited control and security in the IoT field:<\/strong> printers, POS, industrial sensors remain a \u201cno man\u2019s land\u201d to date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    QThese limitations also emerge strongly in the <\/span>NIST SP 800-124 Rev. 2<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0study, which recommends centralised management and threat detection policies, as well as continuous checks throughout the device’s life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    UEM: It’s time to change your perspective.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

    Unified Endpoint Management extends governance to all devices (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, wearables, IoT) by unifying compliance and incident response policies.<\/p>\n

    In our article Do you really have control over your corporate endpoints?<\/em><\/a>\u00a0we explored the importance of connecting cyber strategy and operational management to reduce ownership costs by more than 30%.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Best practices for ensuring a gradual migration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Phase<\/b><\/td>\nGoal<\/b><\/td>\nRecommended actions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Assessment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMap the real risk<\/td>\nAsset assessment, compliance scoring, patch gap analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    UEM<\/span><\/b> pilot project<\/strong><\/td>\nValidate process<\/td>\nInvolve a heterogeneous group of users (IT, field force, C-level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Policy automation<\/b><\/td>\nReduce manual effort<\/td>\nStandardize baseline configurations and automatic remediation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Continuous monitoring<\/b><\/td>\nThreat hunting on endpoints<\/td>\nCorrelate device telemetry with SIEM\/SOAR logs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Feedback & Training<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nChange management<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTrain users on safe and responsible use of the device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Request a personalised UEM Assessment today<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    UEM should not be limited to determining whether a device is compliant; rather, it should analyse the security posture in order to apply dynamic policies. This principle is reinforced by the most recent NIST guidelines<\/a>, which emphasise the need for contextualised device trust controls.
    \n<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to evaluate the right UEM solution<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Platform coverage:<\/strong> Ensure it gives you the ability to manage and configure the widest possible range of devices in your company;<\/li>\n
    2. Automation and reporting:<\/strong> zero-touch onboarding, patching and decommissioning flows, and KPI dashboards for the board;<\/li>\n
    3. Cloud-native scalability:<\/strong> the ability to manage thousands of endpoints without on-premises infrastructure;<\/li>\n
    4. User experience:<\/span><\/b> the policies must be strong, but non-intrusive (less friction = greater productivity)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The idea that MDM is a bed of roses is a thing of the past. Threats are evolving, devices are multiplying and the boundary between work and personal use of devices is becoming increasingly blurred. Adopting a Unified Endpoint Management strategy<\/strong> involves embracing a governance model that combines visibility, automation, and adaptive security. The essential prerequisite for implementing a Zero Trust approach.<\/p>\n

      Request a personalised UEM Assessment today<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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