Creating iOS Security Profile

Complete the following steps to create a security profile for iOS device:

  1. Log on to the HPCA Core Console and click Operations tab.
  2. Expand Mobile Management in left-navigation pane and click Security. The Security view opens in the details pane.
  3. Click Create a New Profile, and then click iOS. The Profile Creation Wizard opens.
  4. In the Define Profile page, enter the details for the following fields, and click Next:
    FieldDescription
    NameThe display name for the profile. The service will be referenced in the CSDB Editor using this name.
    DescriptionThe description of the profile.
  5. In the Configure Profile Parameters page, enter the following details, and click Submit:
    FieldDescription
    Password Settings: These settings are available only when you select the Password Required check box.
    Password RequiredSelect this check box if the managed mobile device user must have a password set for the mobile device.
    Allow Simple Password ValueSelect if the password must not contain any special character.
    Alphanumeric Password valueSelect if the password must contain alphanumeric characters.
    Minimum Password LengthEnter a value for the minimum length of the password.
    Number of Complex Characters in PasswordEnter the number of non-alphanumeric characters that the password must contain.
    Maximum Password Age

    Enter the time (in days) after which the user must change the password.

    Time Before Auto-lock

    Enter the time (in minutes) the device can remain in idle state, after which the device is locked automatically.
    Password HistoryEnter the number of passwords that the device remembers. A user cannot set a new password that matches the passwords available in the history list.
    Grace Period for Device Lock

    Enter the time (in minutes) for which the user is not required to enter the password again, if the user unlocks the device within the time you specify.

    Maximum Failed Password AttemptsEnter a value that defines the maximum number of times a user can enter a wrong password, after which the device is wiped.
    Restriction Settings: These settings are available only when you select the Restriction Settings Required check box.
    Restriction Settings RequiredSelect if you want to restrict the features a user can access on a device.
    Allow Installing AppsSelect to allow the user to install applications on the device. By default, this setting is enabled.
    Allow use of iTunes StoreSelect to allow the user to use the iTunes store on the device.By default, this setting is enabled.
    Allow BackupSelect to allow the user to create a backup on an iCloud account. By default, this setting is enabled.
    Allow Document SyncSelect to allow the user to sync documents with an iCloud account. By default, this setting is enabled.
    Allow Photo StreamSelect to allow the user to use the Photo Stream functionality. By default, this setting is enabled.
    Operational Settings: These setting can be applied only if HPCA can contact the device. At any instance, you can apply only one of the operational settings. All other settings on this page are disabled.
    Clear Password

    Select this check box to reset the password for the device.

    Lock Now

    Select this check box to lock the device.


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