Rippling MDM for iOS and iPadOS

Today, we're excited to announce the launch of iOS and iPadOS support to our MDM solution, bringing all four major platforms—macOS, Windows, iOS, and iPadOS—under one unified management system.

This expanded platform support enables IT teams to maintain consistent security policies and gain complete visibility across every endpoint in your organization. From company-issued laptops to employee smartphones and tablets, our cross-OS MDM eliminates the need for multiple tools, reducing complexity in your technology ecosystem.

Complete device management across your fleet

Our unified approach eliminates the need to switch between multiple solutions and makes creating and applying security policies easy. You can create all of your policies in one place and simply choose which devices and users to apply them to across all devices—so nothing falls through the cracks. 

Why does this matter? Because fragmented visibility creates security risk. When mobile devices exist outside your management perimeter, they represent both vulnerabilities and missed opportunities for productivity optimization.

Zero-touch enrollment for easy deployment

Time is your most valuable resource as an IT professional. Rippling MDM respects that with zero-touch enrollment:

• Deploy company-owned devices directly to employees without manual configuration
• Onboard BYOD devices with minimal friction through user-friendly enrollment
• Enforce consistent security policies from the moment devices connect to your environment

This approach eliminates the tedious setup process that traditionally accompanies mobile device deployment, allowing you to scale your mobile fleet without scaling your workload.

Enhanced security without compromising usability

Security and user experience are often at odds—tighter controls can mean more friction for end users. Rippling MDM strikes the perfect balance with role-based security customization:

• Tailor security policies to specific teams or roles—for example, require stronger passwords for executives and teams working with sensitive data while maintaining simpler requirements for other departments
• Deploy different OS update schedules based on department needs—immediate security patches for sensitive roles, scheduled updates for others
• Implement varied device trust policies that match each team's risk profile
• Enforce consistent configurations across all iOS, iPadOS, Windows, and Mac devices

For example, you can automatically enforce 12-character complex passwords with biometric verification for your finance team handling sensitive data, while maintaining standard 8-character passwords for marketing staff. This targeted approach ensures appropriate protection without extra steps. 

Plus, as people join and leave the marketing department, password policies are automatically updated based on their role, with no intervention required by you.

These security capabilities extend to both company-owned and BYOD scenarios, with important safeguards built in. For personal devices, Rippling prevents accidental remote wipes, protecting employee data while still enabling essential security controls customized to each user's role.

Beyond basic management: Rippling's integrated approach

Our integrated platform enables unprecedented customization with dynamic permissions, role-based policies, and automated workflows that adapt to your organizational structure without requiring complex integrations. 

From device deployment to lifecycle management, Rippling IT streamlines every aspect of IT—reducing implementation time and administrative overhead while maintaining the robust security controls modern businesses demand.

Pre-set configuration templates

Configuration consistency is the foundation of effective device management. Rather than building policies from scratch, you can:

• Deploy pre-configured templates for common security scenarios
• Implement password policies and security controls with one click
• Create custom configuration profiles when your requirements demand precision

For example, with our new iOS and iPadOS support, you can quickly implement practical configurations such as:

• Adding custom lock screen messages (like "Property of Acme Corp. If found, call 555-123-4567")
• Deploying restrictions profiles to block high-risk activities, such as preventing users from joining unsecured Wi-Fi networks, disabling camera usage in sensitive environments, or restricting the use of FaceTime
• Enforcing Single App Mode for kiosks, point-of-sale systems, or field devices that need to remain in a specific application without distractions
• Implementing web content filters to block adult content across your fleet, to create an allowlist of approved websites for task-specific devices, or to block known malicious domains

This approach removes the technical barriers that often accompany mobile device management, making enterprise-grade security accessible regardless of your team's technical expertise.

Automatic work contact synchronization

One of the true differentiators in Rippling's approach is the seamless integration between MDM and HRIS systems. When these two are in lockstep, you have the ability to see who has what mobile device and automatically tie enrollment and unenrollment of devices to hiring and offboarding events.

This connection also enables enhanced employee productivity through automatic contact syncing that:

• Provides employees with up-to-date company directory information
• Delivers role-appropriate contacts based on permission levels
• Updates automatically as your organization evolves

The best part? You have the choice to sync the contacts that matter based on organizational relationships within Rippling—team, level, work location, managers, and more. It’s targeted, personal, and highly useful. This seemingly simple capability eliminates a major productivity barrier for mobile users who need quick access to contact information for people they work most closely with. 

Simplified BYOD management with built-in incentives

The bring-your-own-device model introduces unique challenges for IT teams. How do you encourage enrollment while respecting the personal nature of these devices? Rippling addresses this with a thoughtful approach:

• Safeguards against accidental data deletion or remote wipes
• Built-in reimbursement capabilities through Rippling Payroll integration (coming soon)

This last point represents a game-changing approach to BYOD management. By connecting device enrollment status to reimbursement through payroll, you can create a natural incentive for employees to maintain proper device management—all without additional administrative oversight.

Real-time management with modern technology

Rippling IT leverages Apple's latest declarative device management (DDM) technology, which revolutionizes device administration by enabling proactive, autonomous maintenance without constant server communication. Unlike traditional MDM, DDM allows devices to independently apply policies and report changes, dramatically improving implementation speed, reducing server load, and enhancing reporting accuracy. 

We use this technology to ensure devices maintain security compliance even when offline while also delivering responsive user experiences. By adopting Apple's designated future direction for device management, we provide organizations with a scalable, future-proof solution that transforms how enterprise devices are managed. DDM provides:

• Real-time data synchronization across your mobile fleet
• Reduced management overhead and improved performance
• Modern management capabilities that respect battery life and connectivity limitations

This foundation ensures that your management capabilities remain current with Apple's evolving ecosystem while providing the performance your users expect.

Experience comprehensive device management with Rippling IT

Rippling MDM transforms how businesses secure and manage their entire technology ecosystem—from iOS and iPadOS to Windows and macOS—all from a single, unified dashboard. Learn more about how Rippling IT can streamline your device management and enhance your security posture.

This blog is based on information available to Rippling as of March 19, 2025.

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