Enhance Mobile Security for Your Enterprise Grid Slack Organization
As an org owner of an Enterprise Grid Slack workspace, you can now implement robust security measures for members and guests accessing Slack on unmanaged mobile devices. This feature allows you to require secondary authentication after a period of inactivity and control the visibility of mobile notifications.
What to Expect
When you enable this security feature:
- Users will be prompted to set up a six-digit passcode upon their next login
- Biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial scan) is available on compatible devices
- Screenshot capture is disabled on Android devices (not available for iOS)
- You can customize how mobile notifications appear on unmanaged devices
Don’t show any message content
Only show sender names
Show all message content
Enabling Secondary Authentication
Follow these steps to activate the feature:
- On desktop, click your organisation name in the sidebar
- Hover over “Tools & settings“, then select “Organisation settings“
- Navigate to “Security” > “Security settings“
- Under “Mobile passcode“, click “Enable“
- Set the inactivity period before re-authentication is required
- Choose your preferred notification preview option
- Click “Enable” to confirm
Pro Tip: Direct your team members to the guide on setting up mobile passcodes or biometric authentication for iOS and Android devices.This security enhancement is exclusively available for Enterprise Grid subscriptions, providing org owners with greater control over mobile access and data protection.
Who Can Use This Feature?
- Org Owners
- Available on the Enterprise Grid subscription
Summary
In an Enterprise Grid organization, org owners can require additional security measures for members and guests accessing Slack from unmanaged mobile devices. By enabling a passcode, fingerprint, or facial scan after a set period of inactivity, and controlling the visibility of mobile notifications, org owners can significantly enhance the security of their organization’s data. This feature is available to org owners on the Enterprise Grid subscription and ensures that sensitive information remains protected even on unmanaged devices.For more detailed information, you can visit high-authority sites like Slack Help Center.