| name | implementing-mobile-application-management |
| description | Implements Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies to protect enterprise data on managed and unmanaged mobile devices through app-level controls including data loss prevention, selective wipe, app configuration, and containerization. Use when securing corporate apps on BYOD devices, implementing Intune App Protection Policies, or enforcing data separation between personal and work apps. Activates for requests involving MAM deployment, app protection policies, mobile containerization, or BYOD security.
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| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | mobile-security |
| author | mahipal |
| tags | ["mobile-security","android","ios","mam","enterprise-security","owasp-mobile"] |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| nist_csf | ["PR.PS-01","PR.AA-05","ID.RA-01","DE.CM-09"] |
Implementing Mobile Application Management
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- Deploying enterprise mobile app protection without full device management (MDM)
- Implementing BYOD policies that protect corporate data while respecting personal privacy
- Configuring Microsoft Intune App Protection Policies for iOS and Android
- Enforcing data loss prevention controls on managed mobile applications
Do not use when full device management (MDM) is already deployed and sufficient -- MAM adds complexity when MDM already provides the needed controls.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Intune or equivalent MAM platform (VMware Workspace ONE, MobileIron)
- Azure AD for identity and conditional access policies
- Intune App SDK integrated into target applications (or Intune App Wrapping Tool)
- Test devices (Android 10+ and iOS 15+)
- Azure AD Premium P1 or P2 licenses for conditional access
Workflow
Step 1: Define App Protection Policy Requirements
Classify data sensitivity and define protection tiers:
| Tier | Data Type | Controls |
|---|
| Tier 1 - Basic | General corporate email | Require PIN, block screenshots |
| Tier 2 - Enhanced | Financial data, HR records | Encrypt app data, restrict cut/copy/paste |
| Tier 3 - High | PII, healthcare, legal | Selective wipe, offline access limits, DLP |
Step 2: Configure Intune App Protection Policies
Android App Protection Policy:
{
"displayName": "Corporate App Protection - Tier 2",
"platform": "android",
"dataProtectionSettings": {
"allowedDataStorageLocations": ["oneDriveForBusiness"
