"Geofencing capabilities in a mobile device management (MDM) solution allow administrators to define a virtual perimeter-based on GPS or network identifiers-around a physical location. Devices that exit the geofence can be automatically restricted or disabled, preventing them from functioning outside the approved area, and will automatically resume normal operation once they re-enter the perimeter. This approach deters unauthorized removal while allowing legitimate, temporary off-site use (for example, if a device is accidentally taken home and returned)."
- CompTIA CASP+ Official Study Guide, Third Edition, Chapter 5: Mobile Device Security, p. 278
"Implement geofencing as part of an enterprise MDM strategy to enforce location-based access controls.
Unlike remote wipe- which is irreversible-geofencing ensures devices remain usable when returned, and unlike encryption or simple location monitoring, it enforces a policy that directly blocks functionality outside authorized zones."
- CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Exam Objectives (v7.1), Section 4.3: Mobile Device Management, p. 26 By configuring a geofence around the warehouse, the company ensures that mobile devices become non- functional if removed beyond the defined boundary, yet automatically restore full functionality when brought back, effectively deterring theft without risking permanent data loss or requiring user intervention.
References:
CompTIA CASP+ Official Study Guide, Third Edition, Chapter 5: Mobile Device Security, p. 278 CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Exam Objectives (v7.1), Section 4.3: Mobile Device Management, p. 26