Apple iOS Update Management with WorkspaceONE UEM (AirWatch)

This practical entry briefly outlines how to force or defer OS Update for Apple iOS devices (iPhones, iPads). There are two completely opposite use cases for this: Critical 0-day vulnerability - must force push OS Update to patch the devicesBusiness critical apps not tested with the latest iOS update - must delay/disallow update before testing....

Fighting the recent Apple DEP “vulnerability” with Workspace ONE UEM (AirWatch)

There's been recently a wave of news along the  "OMG Apple DEP is insecure we are all doomed" line. While there is indeed a few flaws in Apple Device Enrollment Program, I want to show how to fight it with Workspace ONE UEM (AirWatch) in a simple 3-step process Step 1: Go to your DEP...

Changing Android device settings unavailable in AirWatch native GUI (Zebra MX)

Zebra devices have a cool set of extensions called MX. It can do tons of things. But, can we expect every EMM vendor to timely implement them natively in their consoles? Unlike SOTI (which can use SOTIscript for advanced features), AirWatch only allows changing settings that you can see in the GUI. If it’s not...