Manage Device Deployment
The Deployment Keys feature provides an effective way to manage device registration within organizations while mitigating unauthorized access. This feature introduces the concept of a deployment key that can be activated, deactivated, and revoked. By utilizing deployment keys, administrators gain control over the credentials used by devices during registration for Secure Access protection. A deployment key is a field in the Chromebook configuration (ChromebookConfig.txt) file, which is used when registering devices to your organization's network. This feature ensures that only authorized devices are enrolled by requiring an active deployment key for registration.
This feature facilitates seamless device registration and ongoing validation while offering the flexibility to deactivate keys when necessary. If any unauthorized devices try to connect, administrators can swiftly deactivate the current deployment key and delete the suspected devices from the dashboard, ensuring a secure and efficient network environment. The devices will not be able to reregister with the now-deactivated deployment key. Administrators can then activate a new deployment key. This allows IT teams to maintain operational continuity while safeguarding against unauthorized access.