Mobile devices are always an attractive goal for cyber criminal. This is true not only for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of the organizations have indicated the smartphone as their most exposed closing point, and data violations often result from inappropriate use of these devices. One in Blog post released on TuesdayGoogle describes the latest security available with its Android enterprise platform.
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Mobile devices have become popular, convenient tools among workers, as they can reach email, apps and other internal business resources from anywhere. But often an employee’s phone is unabated and uncontrolled, causing security weaknesses, which can be exploited by hackers and attackers. Android Enterprise Provides organizations and shows a way to better manage these devices, whether they are owned by the company or owned by the employee.
Although Android Enterprise has been over for many years, Google has taken some latest initiatives here.
Safety facilities
Advanced Protection: Employees can improve targeted attacks through strong mobile devices security. With only one tap, they can enable many security facilities to protect from online attacks, malicious apps, unsecured websites, scam calls and other threats. This feature is accessible on Android 16 and higher, but can only be available in some devices and specific areas.
Identification check: This feature prevents scams such as PIN theft and shoulder surfing, in which nearby thieves can pick up a pin or password used to reach the phone. With an identity check, a biometric method is required to sign the device and apps, such as the face or fingerprint recognition. This feature is also available on Android 16 and is higher on some devices.
Corporate Badge in Google Wallet: Employees can add their corporate ID badges to the Google Wallet app and then use their phones to get safe entry into NFC-Saksham buildings and offices.
Secured Network Access with Access Point Name: access point NameOr APN is a safe entrance between a mobile network and public internet. With APN competent, it can apply custom cellular network configuration on admins managed devices to control how they use cellular data.
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Administrative characteristics
Android enterprise also admits several devices to help, manage and track Android devices in its workplace.
Set up efficient device: installing Android devices in your outfit is now easy and faster. During the setup process, you will face low screen, offering more efficient workflows and low hiccups during the initial device enrollment. This feature will be accessible to Android 16 and higher; You can contact device manufacturers to ask about availability on Android 15.
Customer Portal Reform: Soon the upcoming customer portals for Android Enterprise are new tools that help admins to set more granular access permissions for employees with Android devices. You will be able to assign those permissions more easily and see a detailed audit log.
Eid access for managing ESIM: Each mobile device uses an EID (embedded identity document) to activate and manage ESIMS. This admin will be able to reach EID information from Android devices in the workplace to manage them more easily.
5G network slicing: with 5G network slicingAdmins can divide single network connections into separate virtual connections to provide different resources for different types of traffic. The goal is to optimize employee access to business resources on 5G networks through virtual slices.
Support for Android app bundle files: This admins can bundle private apps in one Managed Google Play Process For easy delivery to employees.
Android features
Google also postponed many new and upcoming facilities for employees through Android Enterprise.
Material 3 expressive: Rolling out with Android 16 is the new material 3 expressive design with rich animation, better infection, new icons and more adaptable looks.
Gemini in Google Docs: Employees will be able to use Gemini on their Android devices through Google Docs app. By tapping in AI, they will be able to summarize the documents, ask questions about the files and draft new versions.
The feature is rolling out with Google Wester Circle Business Standard, Plus and Enterprise Standard customers as well as those who use Gemini education or enterprise add-on, and are accessible with Android 8 or higher on Android phones and tablets.
Auto Group of Information: Employees will automatically be able to create group information group to organize them and make them effective.
Desktop winding and taskbar overflow: Designed for Android Tablet, desktop winding gives many windows for easy multitasking. The taskbar overflow allows employees to sort and access all their open apps through an expandable panel.
Customize the keyboard shortcut: Employees will be able to create their own keyboard shortcuts for early access to various tools.
PDF in Chrome: Employees will be able to use PDF on Android devices through Chrome browser.
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Google said in its blog post, “Android is constantly developing to meet new business needs.” “As organizations rapidly rely on mobile solutions, the demand for strong security, spontaneous cooperation and efficient management has never been high.”
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