Specifications

Securing work space only

devices

You can activate devices using the work space only option. These devices contain only one space that is considered a work

space and is secure. All data and apps on these devices are classified as work resources. You can activate work space only

devices if users will use devices almost exclusively for work purposes or if you have particularly sensitive positions in your

organization that require full management of the devices.

With this activation option, you have full control over devices and you can:

• Approve all apps and services on devices

• Log communication paths for phone calls or SMS messages

• Disable device features such as the camera or GPS

• Block communication paths such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

• Control what apps users can download

• Prevent access to personal email messaging services

Password protection on work space only devices is not optional. To secure work data on these devices, users must set a

device password during activation.

Users with work space only devices should be aware that your organization can audit all data on their devices, even if they

are using their devices for personal use. When a device is activated using the work space only option, the user is presented

with a general disclaimer stating that the device is completely managed by your organization and the user must accept the

disclaimer for activation to continue. You can configure an additional notice that outlines the terms and conditions that

users must follow to comply with your organization's security requirements.

To use this activation option, devices must be running BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.1 or later on BlackBerry Enterprise

Service 10. If a device has a personal space or a work space before you activate it, it is wiped during the activation process

and any data, apps, or network connections that the device used before activation are removed. For more information, see

the BlackBerry Device Service Advanced Administration Guide.

Securing data

Security features on BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and work space only devices classify, protect, and manage work

data and work apps.

Security Technical Overview Securing work space only devices