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Configuring Mobile
Use the HCL Connections mobile app to perform common tasks from a mobile device.
Configuring security for Mobile
You can secure devices that access Connections content using the Connections mobile app.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
You can use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to manage devices where the HCL Connections mobile app is installed.
Android Enterprise
Organizations that use Android Enterprise to manage their Mobile Server applications can deploy Android Enterprise application management capabilities with HCL Connections for Android. This includes the ability to provision application configuration settings, and enforce Android Enterprise security policies. The Android Enterprise capability is built directly into the base version of HCL Connections for Android that is delivered to mobile devices by using Google Play. Make sure that your organization is ready to deploy Android Enterprise by reviewing the following information.
Data security for Android Enterprise

Configuring Mobile
Use the HCL Connections mobile app to perform common tasks from a mobile device.
- Accessibility features for HCL Connections™ iOS mobile app
  Accessibility features help users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products successfully.
- Configuring security for Mobile
  You can secure devices that access Connections content using the Connections mobile app.
  - Administering mobile access to Connections servers
    Register devices, deny access to Connections, and wipe data from lost or stolen devices.
  - Configuring access with client certificates
    Configure an extra layer of authentication using client certificates.
  - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
    You can use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to manage devices where the HCL Connections mobile app is installed.
    - Android Enterprise
      Organizations that use Android Enterprise to manage their Mobile Server applications can deploy Android Enterprise application management capabilities with HCL Connections for Android. This includes the ability to provision application configuration settings, and enforce Android Enterprise security policies. The Android Enterprise capability is built directly into the base version of HCL Connections for Android that is delivered to mobile devices by using Google Play. Make sure that your organization is ready to deploy Android Enterprise by reviewing the following information.
      - Configuring Android Enterprise
        Enable and configure Android Enterprise application management of the HCL Connections for Android application in your environment.
      - Data security for Android Enterprise
    - AppConfig for iOS
      This help topic describes the steps required for an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) administrator to deploy the HCL Connections Mobile app for iOS. The app deployed in this scenario is the base HCL Connections for iOS mobile app that is distributed from the Apple app store. This article applies to Connections for iOS version 6.0.5 and higher. This procedure requires a Mobile Device Management (MDM) profile to be provisioned to the device by your EMM. Any EMM can be used that has the capability of managing an Apple iOS device, though this help topic will provide examples based on HCL’s MaaS360 EMM.
    - MDM app configuration
      Configuration settings for Mobile Device Management (MDM) apps.
    - Configuring MaaS360 for Workplace Integration
      Configure Fiberlink MaaS360 integration with the HCL® Connections mobile app.
    - Configuring MobileIron for AppConnect Integration
      Configure MobileIron integration with the Connections Mobile app.
    - HCL Connections for AirWatch
      The HCL Connections for AirWatch app builds in support for AirWatch security policies, custom settings, and administrator actions by using an AirWatch provided toolkit. This app provides all of the same features you know from the regular Connections mobile app, but with more security and management capabilities.
    - Configuring Microsoft Intune for Connections Mobile (iOS)
      This help topic details the steps included in configuring the Microsoft Intune endpoint manager for Connections Mobile, specifically for iOS devices.
    - Configuring Microsoft Intune for Connections Mobile (Android)
      This help topic details the steps included in configuring the Microsoft Intune endpoint manager for Connections Mobile, specifically for Android devices.
    - Configuring File Sync for mobile
      Enable File Sync and configure file synchronization properties.
    - Push Notifications
      Users will receive push notifications on their mobile device if it is enabled for the Connections mobile app.
    - Using links to launch or configure Connections Mobile
      Help users to log in to the HCL Connections™ mobile app by using links to launch or configure the server and user information.
    - Customizing Mobile
      Change the appearance of the Connections mobile app.
- HCL Connections™ Social Cloud
  If your users log in to a HCL Connections™ Social Cloud server, there are mobile configuration properties that you can customize for the cloud environment.
- Administering HCL Connections™ 8 mobile
  Depending on the version of HCL Connections™ that your organization is using, there are specific configuration properties that you can customize for the mobile environment.
- Administering HCL Connections™ 7 mobile
  Depending on the version of HCL Connections™ that your organization is using, there are specific configuration properties that you can customize for the mobile environment.
- Administering HCL Connections™ 6.5 mobile
  Depending on the version of HCL Connections™ that your organization is using, there are specific configuration properties that you can customize for the mobile environment.
- Administering HCL Connections™ 6.0 mobile
  Depending on the version of HCL Connections™ that your organization is using, there are specific configuration properties that you can customize for the mobile environment.
- Administering HCL Connections™ 5.5 mobile
  Depending on the version of HCL Connections™ that your organization is using, there are specific configuration properties that you can customize for the mobile environment.

Data security for Android Enterprise

Data at Rest Security

When devices are configured for Android Enterprise, device encryption is required. Before a work profile can be created, encryption must be enabled. All data at rest and managed by applications is encrypted.

Remote App and Data Wipe

In an Android Enterprise environment, there can be situations when a device needs the enterprise data that is associated with the HCL Connections™ app wiped. This might happen because the device was lost, the device is no longer compliant with your security policies, or perhaps the user has left the company and can no longer have access to this data. If any of these situations occur, the Android Enterprise administrator can choose to wipe just the Android Enterprise apps and data from the device. This removes the Android Enterprise work profile and all data that is associated with the Android Enterprise apps. Any Android Enterprise apps are also removed. Apps that are installed in the personal profile remain. The wipe of the work profile is performed from the EMM administration console you are using to manage your Android Enterprise environment.

Secure Tunneling

To grant the HCL Connections™ mobile server application access to an HCL Connections™ server deployed within a company intranet topology, the HCL Connections™ application must be configured to point to the server URL of an edge proxy, such as HCL Mobile Connect or a per-app VPN must be used. When using a per-app VPN, the VPN application must be an approved Android Enterprise application and deployed within the work profile.

Preventing Data Leaks

With Android Enterprise, data can be copied and pasted between applications within the Work profile since they are approved by the company Android Enterprise administrator. Similarly, the screen capture capability is controlled through the EMM administration console for all applications that are managed within the work profile. Attachments and files can be shared with other applications with the work profile since those applications are also approved and managed.

App Passcodes

Starting with Android 7, app passcodes can be configured for the work profile so when an Android Enterprise application is launched, the passcode must be entered. This capability depends on your specific EMM provider support.

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