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iOS Native VS Outlook
Hello, We are currently on Airwatch and iOS users use the Native Client, we are working on migrating to Intune (EMS+Security E5) and are getting some pushback about using the Outlook Client (Noti...
- Hi Daniel Schmidt,
You can't implement app protection policies on the native IoS app. Good articles to read are:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/app-protection-policy
https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/intune-ios-mail-outlook-app/
It is also more difficult in terms of support, as you are using a non-microsoft app for mail.
By using native mail app and not using app protection policies, users can download the organisations mail and data out of the native app onto the device and then potentially upload it to third party apps, possibly to competitors.
https://practical365.com/clients/mobile-devices/intune-mam-conditional-access-policies/
In other words, it facilitates data leakage and insider threats.
Hope that answers your question!
Best, Chris
Just a few short thoughts i wrote down once upon a time, when i was facing the same situation.
- easier management of the outlook app
- you can secure the app even when the device is not enrolled in management. (App protection)
- cloud integration
- ability to directly open files from onedrive or sharepoint itself
- send attachements out of onedrive
- calendar integration
- ability to see availability and send appropriate meeting invitations based on availability
- usability e.g. swipe actions like "rescheduling a mail
