iOS Device Feature Control


For security-conscious organizations and environments where privacy and information security concerns require controlling the unauthorized transfer of mobile data out of the mobile devices, MobiControl provides various on-device feature controls including the capability to block various device communications, similar to firewall functionality. MobiControl's device features control policy allows IT administrators to selectively disable device features.  Applying the policy at the individual or group level allows custom profiles for different users and locations in an organization.  The ability to disable or enable Bluetooth and infrared ports allows controlling whether end users can beam business cards, applications or documents to one another.

To enable device feature control for a device or group of devices, select Device Feature Control Policy from the MobiControl Security Center. (Please see the iOS Device Security page.)

Device Feature Control Policy dialog box

The following features can be enabled or disabled using the device feature control policy:

Field Name Description
Disallow use of App Store

Block the use of the App Store

Disallow use of iTunes

Block the use of iTunes

Disallow use of YouTube

Block the use of YouTube

Disallow use of Music Block the Music player
Disallow use of Internet Browser

Block the Internet Browser

Disable Autofill Disable Autofill where applicable
Disable fraud warning Disable fraud warning
Disable JavaScript Block the use of Java Script
Block Pop-ups Block Internet Browser Pop-ups
Cookies Control how the device treats Internet Browser cookies
Maximum Allowed Content Rating
Movies Specify the allowed Film Rating allowed to be played back on the device
TV Shows Specify the allowed TV Rating allowed to be played back on the device
Apps Specify the allowed App Rating allowed to be used on the device