Updating Core Sync Policy

A final step in configuring mitigation and compliance is to make sure your sync policy is updated.

Before you begin 

Be sure you have completed Server-initiated mitigation and multi-tier compliance or Mitigation and compliance using Local Actions.

Configuring device scanning frequency for threat scan

You can set the frequency for waking up iOS devices and running a threat scan.

Procedure 

  1. From the MobileIron Core Admin portal, go to Policies & Configs > Policies.
  2. Click Add New > Sync. The New Sync Policy dialog box opens.
    If there is already an existing Sync policy the Modify Sync Policy screen will be displayed.
  3. Enter the name of the policy and a description if needed.

  4. (iOS only) Enter an MTD wakeup interval in minutes. This interval determines how often Mobile@Work wakes up and performs an MTD scan on iOS devices. The default wakeup interval is 15 minutes. Setting this value to a low interval is more taxing on the device's battery than setting it at a higher interval.

    NOTE: If the default check-in interval results in excessive battery usage for iOS clients, select a higher wake up interval.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Apply the label All Smartphones to the policy.
NOTE: The Client is always connected option is only applicable for Android devices and does not apply to iOS devices. Selecting (enabling) this check box ensures continuous MTD scanning on Android devices.

Next steps 

Related topics 

  • For general instructions on creating a sync policy, see Getting Started with MobileIron Core.
  • For instructions on iOS sync policy, see "iOS location-based wakeups interval and syncing with MobileIron Core" in the MobileIron Core Device Management Guide for iOS.
  • For instructions on Android sync policy, see "Android notification sync policy" in the MobileIron Core Device Management Guide for Android and Android enterprise Devices.