Mobile Device Management (MDM)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

MDM

NIST SP 1800-13C, NIST SP 1800-21B, NIST SP 1800-21C, NIST SP 1800-31C, NIST SP 1800-4b, NIST SP 1800-4c, NIST SP 800-124 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-167

Definition(s):

The administration of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, and desktop computers. MDM is usually implemented through a third-party product that has management features for particular vendors of mobile devices.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-21B from NIST SP 800-163 Rev.1

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