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Security Profile

Mobile > Create Profiles > New/ Edit > Security Profile

The Security Profile configures policies related to the creation of PINs. PINs are used by a devices users to unlock their devices.

Note: Android only supports the following settings: allow simple, force pin, minimum length, require alpha, max inactivity and max failed attempts.

  • Profile Type - The type of profile.
  • Name - The name of the profile.
  • Description - A description of the profile.
  • AllowSimple - If checked, permits users to use sequential or repeated characters in their passcodes. For example, this would allow the passcodes 3333 or DEFG.
  • Force PIN - If checked, the user must supply a PIN. If not checked, no password is required.
  • Maximum Failed Attempts - Determines how many failed PIN attempts can be made before the device is wiped. The default behavior is device manufacturer dependent.
  • Maximum inactivity - The number of seconds to wait while a user does not use the device before locking the device.
  • Maximum PIN Age in Days - The maximum number of days to use the same PIN.
  • Minimum Complex Characters - The minimum number of complex characters required in a PIN.
  • Minimum Length - The minimum length required for a PIN.
  • Require Alphanumeric - If check, requires both alphabetic and numeric characters.
  • PIN History - If checked, maintains a PIN history.
  • Manual Fetching When Roaming - When blank, devices that are roaming sync only when an account is accessed by the user.
  • Maximum Grace Period - Specifies how soon the device can be unlocked again after use, without prompting again for the PIN.