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Sep 12, 2023

Personal Macs can be Safer than Corporate PCs

Frank Lyonnet

🔒 Problem
For years, traditional Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions have been the cornerstone of enterprise security, but in today's dynamic work environment, they are becoming increasingly outdated and impractical. With the rise of personal device usage, remote work, and multi-employer scenarios, traditional UEM/MDM solutions are struggling to keep up with the need for both robust security and the protection of user privacy. These tools are designed for a bygone era of corporate-owned devices and single-employer use, and they no longer provide the flexibility required for the modern, distributed workforce.

🚫 Obstacles

1️⃣ Employee Frustration

Employees are frustrated by the lack of flexibility in traditional corporate environments. Developers and other key staff often feel restricted by the limitations imposed by UEM/MDM solutions that don’t allow them to adapt their work environments to their personal needs, which can stifle productivity and innovation.

2️⃣ High Cost of Corporate-Owned Endpoints

In today’s workforce, providing company-owned devices to every employee is not only costly but also impractical. Employees and contractors increasingly prefer to use their personal devices for work, and provisioning a corporate-owned endpoint for every worker is becoming economically unsustainable.

3️⃣ Inability to Respect Privacy and Manage Multiple Employers

Existing UEM/MDM solutions have a fundamental flaw—they cannot adequately manage devices that are used for multiple employers without compromising user privacy. These solutions often require too much administrative access, which raises privacy concerns for employees, and in scenarios where the same device is used for more than one employer, existing solutions fail to meet the security requirements of all parties involved.

🌐 Consequences

CISOs are facing an ever-increasing number of endpoints outside their security perimeters. As personal devices proliferate and employees continue to work remotely, the limitations of traditional UEM/MDM solutions become more apparent. By relying solely on these outdated tools, organizations are forced to compromise between security and privacy, leaving gaps that could expose sensitive data or create compliance risks.

🚀 Solution

Introducing EDAMAME Technologies, the revolutionary solution that transcends traditional UEM/MDM limitations! Our cutting-edge approach fuses security and privacy in a way that’s never been done before. With EDAMAME, your organization no longer has to choose between protecting endpoints and respecting user privacy. We eliminate the need for cumbersome UEM solutions by empowering users to secure their own devices while meeting the security needs of the organization.

EDAMAME is built for the modern workforce—where personal devices, remote work, and multi-employer setups are the new normal. Our platform ensures that security is maintained across all devices without compromising privacy, flexibility, or user control. Whether it’s personal devices used for multiple employers or shared access points for contractors, EDAMAME delivers seamless security that fits into today's complex IT landscape.

💡 Why EDAMAME?

  • Privacy-First Security: We protect your organization's assets while maintaining user privacy. Employees remain in control of their devices, reducing the privacy concerns typically associated with corporate-owned device management.

  • Flexibility: EDAMAME allows employees to use their own devices without compromising security. Our solution respects the boundaries between personal and corporate usage, ensuring compliance without rigidity.

  • Cost-Effective: No need for costly corporate-owned endpoints. EDAMAME supports personal device usage securely, reducing overheads for device provisioning.

We are onboarding our first beta customers and would love to discuss how EDAMAME can transform your endpoint security strategy. Reach out to be part of this game-changing shift!

Frank Lyonnet

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