Device Management and Protection

What Is It?

The Endpoint Management service delivers centralized technology to aid in the comprehensive management of endpoint computers. The Endpoint Management service provides tools for IT staff to help manage applications, update software, deploy operating systems, and help ensure desktop/laptop compliance within university policies.

Other Service Names

Endpoint Management, Encryption

Features

  • Windows Device Management via Intune or Active Directory (AD) Group Policies (GPO)
  • Apple Device Management via Jamf and Apple School Manager (ASM)
  • Device Encryption via Apple FileVault or Microsoft BitLocker
  • Antimalware protection via Microsoft Defender

Who Is Eligible To Use It?

  • IT Pros

Where Can I Get It?

To get started, use the appropriate button on this page to Submit Request for either Intune or Jamf.

How Do I Use It?

End users should contact their local IT for support.

How Can I Find Out More?

View How can Device Management help me / my unit? for additional information. Technology Solutions also welcomes any questions you have about this service. Please reach out to us.

 
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Service Offerings (5)

Jamf
Jamf is the industry standard when it comes to the management of iOS devices (iPhones and iPads), macOS computers (MacBooks, iMacs, etc.), and tvOS devices (Apple TV). It's used to set up and pre-configure new devices, enhancing the user out of box experience (OOBE).
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM). You control how your unit's devices are used, including mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. You can also configure specific policies to control applications. The Intune
Apple Filevault Encryption
FileVault is full disk encryption for Mac.
Microsoft BitLocker Encryption
BitLocker is Microsoft's full disk encryption solution for Windows devices.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a holistic, cloud delivered endpoint security solution.