Name: Scripting 201 for Apple Admins
Start: 2020-07-07T19:00:00Z
End: 2020-07-07T19:00:30.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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Jamf, Apple device management and endpoint protection for Mac and mobile, extends the legendary Apple experience people love to businesses, schools and government organizations through its 74,500+ customers and the 100,000+ members of Jamf Nation, the largest community of Apple IT admins in the world.

Jamf offers the whole product experience, meaning our services don’t stop once you become a customer. If anything, they only get better. From our world-class support model that provides you with a designated Jamf expert, to our educational courses that show you everything you need to know about our tool, to the members of the Jamf Nation community who are ready to talk Apple management at a moment’s notice, you will not find a better Apple management provider out there.

Whether you are brand new to Apple device management or are looking for best practices on how to deploy, manage and secure the growing number of Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV devices in your organization, we are here for you.

In our webinar, Apple Device Management for Beginners, we’ll start with the basics and help you build, and ultimately master, your Apple management skills.

You’ll learn:
- An overview of Apple device management
- What Apple services and programs are available
- The stages of Apple lifecycle management
- Best practices for infrastructure planning

Apple Device Management for Beginners

In today's world, effective device management forms the bedrock for achieving key organizational goals. However, integrating robust security measures remains a challenge, particularly with disparate teams, limited support for modern devices and a fragmented market comprising numerous components that have to be stitched together.

In our webinar, 6 Essential Components for Enabling the Modern Workspace, we will provide you with a strategic framework to dismantle organizational silos, enabling the seamless implementation of advanced management and security solutions tailored to your organization's needs.

We'll discuss how to:
- Enable work devices to maximize productivity
- Navigate new ways of handling data and connecting to applications with appropriate protections
- Scale device and application connections, securely, without unnecessary administrative overhead

6 Essential Components for Enabling the Modern Workspace

In today’s digital world, your organization’s sensitive data isn’t confined within office walls, it’s walking around in the pockets of your employees. Whether through official Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, corporate-issued devices or personal smartphones, there is unprecedented access to company data – and newly emerging threats to security.

Join us for Top 5 Security Predictions for eye-opening insights into the evolving role of mobile devices in shaping your organization’s security plans as well as more predicted trends.

Top 5 Security Predictions in 2024

The modern workplace poses security concerns due to employees' ability to access corporate resources and business data using connected devices. Recent research shows that 53% of these devices now store more sensitive data than a year ago, posing a significant risk to customer data, intellectual property and core systems.

In our webinar, How to Secure Your Most Vulnerable Endpoint, we will explore the current landscape of mobile security threats and the effective strategies to mitigate them.

We'll discuss:

The latest mobile security threats
How to implement mobile specific security measures
Endpoint protection framework strategies
Best practices for implementing mobile security policies

How to Secure Your Most Vulnerable Endpoint

Technology fuels progress in the modern world, but we need to be mindful of the digital divide – the inequality that separates those with access from those without. In the classroom it’s crucial to bridge this gap to empower every student to succeed. Key to this solution: purposeful deployment of technology tools.

In our webinar, Overcoming Tech Inequality with Strategic Device Deployment, we’ll discuss how to best take advantage of Apple devices in your classroom, and the strategies necessary to make the most positive impact for your school.

Join us as we cover:
- Defining the digital divide in education
- Planning purposeful device deployment
- Widening positive impacts beyond technology
- Maintaining progress with budget-aware refresh strategies

Overcoming Tech Inequality with Strategic Device Deployment

In today's dynamic work environment, organizations often have a diverse landscape of mobile usage - from iOS to Android, BYOD to corporate-owned, shared devices and beyond. We’re also seeing an everchanging landscape of threats aimed at these mobile devices… and in a rush to implement these devices, many businesses overlook critical security protocols.

Join Secure Your Future: Don’t Let The Latest Mobile Security Threats and Misconceptions Cost You to hear from leading industry researchers and analysts to talk about:

What top threats aimed at mobile they’re seeing out there today
Why some organizations are not securing mobile like they do PCs, and how to get started
How IT and security teams are teaming up to best protect the business from evolving threats

Don’t Let The Latest Mobile Security Threats and Misconceptions Cost You

Educational institutions are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, with phishing attacks and data breaches posing significant threats. The consequences can be devastating, ranging from the loss of sensitive student and faculty data to the disruption of academic activities and the tarnishing of an institution's reputation.

In our webinar, Education Security 101, we’ll show you how to enhance your cybersecurity posture with tools and expertise to defend against even the most sophisticated attacks.

We’ll explore:

Cybersecurity terminology, types of threats and challenges for education
How to reduce risks of data breaches, phishing attacks and cyber threats
Best practices for building an effective cybersecurity framework
How to develop an incident response plan

Education Security 101

Jamf Pro 11.0 features an entirely refreshed user interface, combining a modern look and feel with the powerful workflows that only Jamf Pro can deliver. See the latest updates to the industry standard for managing Apple devices.

In our webinar, What’s New in Jamf Pro 11, we explore the key features from accessibility enhancements to automated workflows that ensure Apple admins of all experience levels feel right at home with the latest iteration of the best-in-breed MDM solution.

We’ll talk about:

Enhanced software updates via Declarative Device Management
Apple framework integration such as Account Driven Device Enrollment for user-friendly, secure device enrollment
Upgraded Jamf Cloud Distribution Service for better performance
Modern in-product macOS screen sharing with Jamf Remote Assist

What’s New in Jamf Pro 11

Keeping up with technology is essential for staying ahead in the game. With each new Apple upgrade season, you witness a wave of innovation, introducing cutting-edge devices, operating systems, and software enhancements.

In our webinar, How to Prepare for Upgrade Season, we will provide practical insights and actionable tips to help you make informed decisions and capitalize on the latest Apple innovations.

We’ll discuss:

The significance of Apple's upgrade season
How to integrate Apple devices seamlessly into your operations
Preparations that align with your business objectives and IT infrastructure

How to Prepare for Upgrade Season

As an educational institution, you understand the importance of embracing new technologies to empower your students in their quest for learning and success. Simultaneously, you face the challenge of effectively meeting the ever-growing demands while operating within the constraints of limited resources.

In our webinar, Embracing Technology Advancements in Education: Navigating Budget and Security Needs, we discuss the balance between these objectives to maximize technology spending while optimizing student and staff device usage.

We’ll explore:

Challenges faced by educational institutions in the current economic climate
Different funding sources for school security technology
Effective use of technology resources
Guidance to support your deployments

Embracing Technology Advancements in Education: Navigating Budget and Security

When it comes to access, Single Sign-On is unrivaled. But sometimes it’s not always available. That’s why Apple is bringing cloud identity deep into its platform to provide effortless and secure onboarding and authentication processes across all its operating systems.

In our webinar, The Future of Identity on Apple Devices with Jamf and Okta, we will introduce how Jamf is partnering with Okta to deliver these new Apple innovations to macOS, iOS and iPadOS devices, benefiting organizations of all types and sizes.

You will learn:

The numerous features and significant benefits of Apple’s platform identity innovations
How to deploy Okta Verify via Jamf to enable Okta FastPass and Single Sign-On Extension
How to implement Platform and Enrollment Single Sign-On
Effortless, identity-based Zero Trust Network Access
An overview of Apple’s identity announcements at WWDC 2023

The Future of Identity on Apple Devices with Jamf and Okta

Organizations today are in a tough spot. They’re required to protect data and secure the environment, while also tasked with efficiently empowering employees to be their most productive selves. . .from anywhere. Toss in budget constraints and you see the predicament. The unfortunate reality is that corners cannot be cut. Management and security solutions are essential to avoiding the astronomical cost a security breach can bring.

In our webinar, The Journey to Trusted Access, we explain strategies and best practices to address this predicament head-on. Discover the important layers of endpoint management and security, and how they integrate to achieve IT and InfoSec goals, without slowing an employee down.

We’ll discuss:

Integrating and unifying modern identity, security and access
The latest principles and capabilities for effectively managing devices in today’s digital landscape
Practical measures to ensure the right balance of data security and user productivity
How to consolidate your technology stack and cut costs

The Journey to Trusted Access

As we navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape, educational institutions face a paramount challenge: preserving a safe online community while exploring the vast realm of the internet. Empowered with a vision of responsible digital citizenship, the IT administrators lead the mission to create a culture embodying internet safety and security.

In our webinar, From Risk to Resilience: Strengthening Internet Security in Education, we will explore innovative strategies, delve into best practices and share visionary insights.

We’ll cover:

The importance of safe internet
Establishing a comprehensive internet safety framework
Promoting digital citizenship through education and awareness
Leveraging technology for safe internet practices

From Risk to Resilience: Strengthening Internet Security in Education

In the exciting sequel to our popular Scripting 101 webinar, William Smith is back to provide scripting solutions for three common needs of IT admins managing Apple devices.

In our webinar, Scripting 201 for Apple Admins, he’ll share:
- An overview of script parameters in Jamf Pro and how to use them
- How to write information to a file and retrieve it for later use
- How to create interactive dialogs using JamfHelper and osascript

Scripting 201 for Apple Admins

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