In the COPE model, how does the company manage devices?

In the COPE (Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled) model, the company retains ownership of the devices while allowing employees some level of personal use. This approach strikes a balance between corporate control and employee convenience. By applying restrictions on the devices, the company ensures that security, compliance, and company policies are upheld, as it can manage the software, settings, and applications that are installed.

Such restrictions may include limiting access to certain applications, enforcing security protocols, and ensuring that the devices are used primarily for work-related activities, while still permitting personal use within defined limits. This paradigm helps the company protect sensitive data and maintain a consistent security posture across all devices used within the corporate environment. This is essential in minimizing risks associated with data breaches and unauthorized access.

The other options do not reflect the intent and functionality of the COPE model, as complete control by employees or a lack of monitoring would create vulnerabilities. Likewise, requiring employees to purchase their own devices does not align with the corporate ownership aspect inherent in the COPE framework.