About Enterprise Policy Configuration Files
AdminStudio 2021 | 21.0 | Application Manager
Mobile apps are capable of accessing and exposing critical and sensitive corporate data, presenting challenges to enterprise security. One method of implementing enterprise security standards for iOS mobile apps is through using Enterprise Policy Configuration files (.mobileconfig or .plist). By associating these policy files with iOS mobile apps, you are able to enforce and manage mobile policies.
Settings in an Enterprise Policy Configuration File
Enterprise Policy Configuration files contain the configurations for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices and policy settings (or rules) that specify what features of a mobile app or device an enterprise user is permitted to use. Policy files contain the following types of settings:
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Device security policies and restrictions |
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LDAP directory service settings |
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Credentials and certificates that permit iPhone and iPad devices to work with your enterprise systems |
Types of Enterprise Policy Configuration Files
Enterprise Policy Configuration files are created using Apple utilities:
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iPhone Configuration Utility—Used for iOS Mountain Lion (10.8). |
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Apple Configurator—Used for iOS Mavericks (10.9). |
These XML-based policy files have the extension of .mobileconfig or .plist. If one of these policy files are downloaded to an iOS device, it would be listed on the device’s Settings > General screen.
Tip:Not all files associated with an iOS app that have a .plist extension are policy files. See iOS Property Files (Info.plist) and iOS Enterprise Policy Files (*.plist).