Glossary for Apple Device Management

Chances are you've encountered someone at some point who uses specific, technical vocabulary related to managing and securing Apple devices. Here's a glossary of common words and terms to help you understand them all:

1. Asset management:

Asset management. Tracking and managing the company's devices and software.

2. Automated Compliance Reporting:

Automated compliance reporting. Automatic generation of reports on device compliance with company policies.

3. Compliance:

Compliance. Adherence to security and device use policies and regulations.

4. Conditional Access:

Conditional access. Access control based on specific conditions to increase security.

5. Configuration profiles:

Configuration profiles. Files that define device settings and restrictions.

6. DEP (Device Enrollment Program):

Device Enrollment Program. Apple's protocol to facilitate initial device setup.

7. Encryption:

Encryption. The process of encoding data to protect information.

8. Endpoint:

- Endpoint. Devices connected to a corporate network, such as computers and phones.

9. Federated Authentication:

Federated authentication. Using external identities to securely access internal resources.

10. Identity Provider (IdP):

Identity provider. A service that stores and verifies identities to provide access to resources.

11. Incident Response:

Incident response. Strategies and procedures for managing and mitigating security incidents.

12. Integration:

Integration. Ability to connect Jamf with other systems and applications used by the organization.

13. MDM (Mobile Device Management):

Mobile Device Management. Technology for remotely managing mobile devices.

14. Patch management:

Patch management. The process of updating software to improve security and functionality.

15. Remote management:

Remote management. Monitoring and controlling devices from a remote location.

16. Security Analytics:

Security analysis. Using data and analytical tools to identify security patterns and threats.

17. Security policy:

Security policy. Rules and guidelines for protecting company data and resources.

18. Self Service:

Self-service. A portal that allows users to install applications and access IT-approved resources.

19. Single Sign-On (SSO):

Single sign-on. Allows users to access multiple applications with a single authentication.

20. Threat Detection and Response:

Threat detection and response. The process of identifying and responding to potential security threats.

21. User experience (UX):

User experience. The overall experience a user has when interacting with systems and applications.

22. User Provisioning:

User provisioning. Creation and management of user accounts in IT systems.

23. VPP (Volume Purchase Program):

Volume Purchase Program. Allows organizations to purchase applications in large quantities.

24. Zero-touch deployment:

Zero-touch deployment. Automatic device configuration without manual intervention.