Mobile Device Management (MDM) at Electric: Securing and Managing Devices with JumpCloud

Device Management at Electric (via JumpCloud)

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is the foundation of how Electric helps teams secure and manage their company devices at scale. This page explains what MDM is, how it works with Electric through JumpCloud, and why it matters for security, onboarding, and ongoing device operations.

What is Mobile Device Management (MDM)?

MDM is technology that lets an organization enforce security policies, monitor device health, and manage devices from a central place rather than relying on individual users to configure and secure their devices. With MDM in place, companies can:

Ensure devices meet security standards (encryption, passwords, OS updates)
Automate device setup and provisioning
Take action on devices remotely (lock, wipe, enforce settings)
Maintain a consistent baseline of security and compliance

At Electric, MDM is not just a feature — it’s a core system capability available on the Pro plan that powers secure device lifecycle workflows and reduces the manual IT work associated with onboarding, offboarding, and device change events.

Why Electric Uses JumpCloud for MDM

Electric provides MDM functionality through JumpCloud as the device management platform. JumpCloud MDM allows Electric to manage both macOS and Windows devices with a single pane of glass, enabling:

Central configuration of security policies and compliance settings
Remote control features like lock, wipe, and passcode enforcement
Zero-touch provisioning so new devices are automatically enrolled and configured
Seamless integration with the Electric platform for asset tracking and lifecycle automation

JumpCloud is included as part of Electric’s Pro plan, giving customers a standardized and scalable way to manage device security and configuration without needing separate tooling or custom scripts.

How MDM Works in Electric

When a device is enrolled in JumpCloud through Electric:

The device is automatically tracked in the Electric system and linked to its assigned employee.
Security policies configured by your organization are applied centrally and enforced consistently.
Required apps, configurations, and settings can be pushed automatically.
If a device is lost, compromised, or a user leaves the company, IT can remotely secure or wipe the device to protect company data.

What This Enables for Your Team

With MDM enabled in Electric, customers unlock several important workflow efficiencies and protections:

Faster onboarding: New hires receive devices that require minimal manual setup, as settings and applications are installed through JumpCloud as part of zero-touch provisioning.
Safer offboarding: Devices tied to departing employees can be locked or wiped quickly to reduce risk.
Consistent compliance: Devices automatically stay compliant with organizational policies.
Less manual work: Asset management, policy enforcement, and device tracking happen automatically rather than via spreadsheet or ad-hoc tasks.

Learn More

To dig into specifics, including how MDM is configured and managed through Electric, refer to the following support articles: