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  4. Set ‘Require encryption on device’ to ‘True’

Set ‘Require encryption on device’ to ‘True’

Details

You can use this setting to require device encryption. Configuring this setting to require device encryption increases security by encrypting all information on the storage cards for the device.

Rationale:

Unencrypted data on mobile devices is vulnerable to attack. Requiring ActiveSync encryption helps to minimize the risk of information being compromised in case a mobile device is lost.

Solution

To implement the recommended state, execute the following PowerShell cmdlet:

Set-MobileDeviceMailboxPolicy -Identity default -RequireDeviceEncryption $true

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Access Control.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

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Updated on July 16, 2022
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