iPad Security Settings And Risk Review For iOS 4.X

Many corporations are starting to investigate the use of mobile computing devices by staff and field agents. The introduction of consumer devices such as the iPad into the business world, brings a new set of risks and concerns to a corporation. The settings defined in this document try to balance a corporation's regulatory and customer obligations to reduce risk while still allowing the user population an enjoyable user experience. The paper will investigate this problem from a deployment in an effort to give sales and marketing a business edge. The CIS benchmark for Apple iPhone OS 3.1.2 was the starting point for this effort. The settings in this document have undergone a trial period with users of differing abilities, and their feedback helped formulate this document.