The text addresses the critical importance of robust mobile device management (MDM) security in safeguarding enterprise devices, highlighting the inadequacies of traditional MDM solutions that were primarily designed for smartphones and BYOD scenarios rather than specialized enterprise devices like kiosks and point-of-sale systems. It emphasizes that the average cybersecurity breach costs companies millions and underscores the necessity for MDM solutions to adapt to the evolving threat landscape by offering comprehensive security features across six key layers: cloud platform, device hardware, network, app security, alerts and remediation, and secure user experience. The text also outlines a six-question litmus test for assessing the effectiveness of an MDM system, arguing that a tailored, defense-in-depth approach is essential to prevent breaches. Esper, a company specializing in device management, is presented as offering a modern, purpose-built MDM platform that caters specifically to dedicated enterprise devices, providing features such as remote management, app control, and device lockdown to ensure security and operational efficiency.