Certificate
Certificate policy lets you deploy server CA certificates, to secure and configure features such as, Wi-Fi, E-mail etc., in the managed devices. This policy is ideally used to secure and validate network communications from the device to any internal/external website. By pushing certificates to device, you can secure access to networks/servers, secure e-mail communication etc., For example, you can deploy CA certificates to the managed devices, if your organization uses S/MIME to connect to a network/server. The certificates pushed to the device ensures the devices trusts the enterprise CA. This is applicable only for Non-Samsung devices(5.0 or later), devices must be enrolled as Device Owner or Profile Owner and for Samsung devices(above 4.2).
The managed device must have a passcode set, for Certificate to be installed in the device.
| Profile Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Certificate File | The file to be pushed to the managed devices |
| Password | This optional parameter must be entered if the certificate is password protected |
- The certificates are added only if the certificate files are not corrupt and the correct password is provided in case of password-protected certificates.
- On certificate expiry, upload the renewed certificate as a new certificate in the profile and then push it to the managed devices.