Management systems are attractive targets because they can provide powerful access to devices and organisational infrastructure.
In 2026, attacks involving Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile demonstrated the risk posed by vulnerabilities in such systems.
The practical lesson for administrators is straightforward: systems exposed to the internet need particularly strong patching and monitoring processes.
For users, this kind of incident is another reminder that the security of a device can depend on software you never directly interact with.
Your employer's mobile-management system, your company's remote-access platform or a service provider's infrastructure may all influence the security of your information.
Good cybersecurity therefore depends on the entire technology chain.