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7 OpenManage Mobile Best Practices | Revision 1.0
2 Mobile Device Security
It is recommended that OMM be used with a PIN to protect access to the OMM app, particularly if the
device does not have a screen lock configured. OMM uses encryption to protect connection information
including credentials.
For maximum security, it is recommended that you encrypt your device and use a screen lock with strong
security such a strong password or PIN and screen lock timeout no longer than 15 minutes. It is also
recommended that you do not use a "rooted" phone.
OMM relies on the same OME and iDRAC roles as the consoles normally use. Any task that can be
performed via OMM could also be performed via the web browser. Therefore, there is no need to have
separate mobile credentials.
OMM does not store device-specific credentials for devices connected via OME when performing actions.
However, when performing actions on an iDRAC, the credentials used for the connection are pre-
populated.