Geofencing

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Geofencing is a security control that can enforce a virtual boundary based on real-world geography.

• useful tool with respect to
  • controlling the use of camera or video functions
  • applying context-aware authentication
• may use geofencing to create a perimeter around office property
  • subsequently, limit the functionality of any devices that exceed this boundary
    • unlocked smartphone could be locked and forced to reauthenticate when entering the premises
    • camera and microphone could be disabled
• device position is obtained from location services
• policies and enforcement are facilitated byMobile Device Management (MDM) software

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• Geofencing uses physical attributes reported by a device’s location services
  • but is considered a logical security control
    • as the permissions are managed by a software suite