IT teams work hard to maintain mobile security, but many organizations overlook a critical window: the time between when a device is shipped and when it is fully secured by IT.
For Mobility Managers like you, that gap can be a serious liability. Unencrypted, untracked, and unprotected devices in transit or sitting idle create exposure that traditional tools simply cannot address.
And that is why more enterprises are shifting to security models that start earlier, before the box is even opened.
Why Post-Arrival Security Is Not Enough
In many environments, mobile security is enforced after the initial setup. By that time, a lot can go wrong:
- Devices may be lost, stolen, or tampered with during shipment
- Devices may ship without visibility, leading to lost or untracked assets
- End users may power on devices before security controls are applied
- Manual setup increases the risk of misconfiguration and compliance violations
For an enterprise managing hundreds or thousands of devices, these risks scale fast. The more mobile your workforce, the harder it becomes to chase down unsecured endpoints.
That means your devices start their lifecycle already inside a risk window. And if you have distributed or hybrid teams, that risk multiplies with every employee.
This isn't just about technical risk. There are significant operational consequences too:
- IT teams spend more time reacting to issues rather than preventing them
- Audits become more difficult due to inconsistent enforcement
- End users lose trust when devices arrive unprepared or improperly secured
The bottom line? Security delays create work, stress, and exposure that Mobility Managers can no longer afford.
What Proactive Mobile Security Looks Like
Instead of securing devices after the fact, leading IT teams are baking security into the provisioning and shipping process itself.
That means:
- Devices ship encrypted and locked to company policy
- Enrollment profiles are preconfigured before shipment
- Security configurations are applied automatically on first boot
- Devices are brought under management before first user login
- IT has real-time visibility into shipment, activation, and compliance status
- Devices can be remotely locked or wiped if lost or compromised in transit
- 1. Centralized control across all locations
- 2. Standardized onboarding experiences for every employee
- 3. Assurance that every device meets company policies before it is even powered on
- 1. Fewer manual tickets – Automation reduces reactive support tasks.
- 2. Less lost inventory – Devices stay tracked across locations.
- 3. Fewer security incidents – Proactive enforcement shrinks the attack surface.
No setup delays. No risky gaps. No last-minute scrambling.
Zero Touch Mobility Makes Security Built In
Zero Touch Mobility (ZTM) by Samsung SDS is designed for exactly this kind of proactive model.
ZTM automates mobile provisioning and security from the moment an order is placed to the moment the user powers on the device. ZTM brings together UEM platforms, carrier portals, logistics, and service providers into one seamless flow. Because it runs on ServiceNow, it works easily with existing HR-driven processes.
By the time the device is delivered, security policies have already been applied. Encryption is active. Compliance controls are in place. And IT retains full visibility into the status of every device.
This isn't just a better user experience. It's a more secure way to manage your mobile fleet.
ZTM also supports staged provisioning where policies vary by role, location, or department. This flexibility ensures each employee receives a secure device experience tailored to their job function without extra work from IT.
Scalable Security for Distributed Teams
As enterprises grow, so does the complexity of managing mobile fleets. Remote hires, field staff, and hybrid teams cannot wait days for secured device handoffs.
ZTM enables secure mobile deployment at scale, giving IT teams:
And for compliance-driven industries like healthcare, finance, or government, this level of standardization makes audit preparation and policy adherence much simpler.
The result: Less guesswork. Fewer fire drills. More confidence in your mobile program.
Why Built-In Security Matters Now
The modern threat landscape is evolving. Compliance standards are tightening. And users expect to hit the ground running.
With Zero Touch Mobility, you no longer have to choose between security and speed. You get both.
Mobility Managers can reduce risk, improve employee experience, and ensure devices stay compliant from day zero, not weeks after arrival.
The ROI also compounds over time:
Over the course of a year, automating mobile security from shipment can help teams recover hundreds of hours while reducing exposure across every endpoint.
Secure Your Fleet from the Start
Device security should not begin after a device is turned on. It should be embedded from the first moment it leaves the warehouse.
Zero Touch Mobility by Samsung SDS helps IT teams take control early, automate enforcement, and deliver secure devices that are ready to work on day one.
No gaps. No delays. No blind spots.
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