{"id":2536,"date":"2025-07-02T13:13:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=2536"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:31:35","slug":"geo-tracking","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/asset-management\/asset-management\/inventory-management\/geo-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"Geo Tracking (Device Locations)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Geo Tracking<\/strong>, positioned as <strong>Device Locations<\/strong> within the <strong>Inventory<\/strong> module in <a href=\"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/\">Zecurit<\/a>, is a vital security feature that allows IT administrators to monitor the real-time physical location of all managed devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature is particularly useful for IT teams managing remote workforces or securing devices across various locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Geo Tracking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geo Tracking leverages OS-level location services to detect the physical location of each managed device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is displayed on the <strong>Device Locations Map<\/strong>, helping admins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify asset location<\/strong>: Confirm devices are where they should be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detect misplaced or unauthorized devices<\/strong>: Quickly identify devices that are not in their expected locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perform location-based investigations<\/strong>: Aid in investigations during data breaches or device theft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Zecurit does not store historical location data unless the Location History setting is explicitly enabled.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing Device Location Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Device Locations View (All Devices)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access this view by navigating to <strong>Inventory \u2192 Device Locations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Map View<\/strong>: See all managed devices displayed on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mouse Hover<\/strong>: Hover over a device marker to view its <strong>Device Name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click on a device marker<\/strong>: Get detailed information, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Device Name<\/strong>: e.g., DESKTOP-CJNEMGL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logged-in User<\/strong>: e.g., David<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: e.g., Kodambakkam \u2013 Sriperumbudur Road, Chengalpattu, Kundrathur &#8211; 600069, Tamil Nadu, India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP Address<\/strong>: e.g., 172.16.48.243<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Time<\/strong>: e.g., 2025-06-27 06:34:57<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location History<\/strong>: If enabled, click to view historical location data. This will redirect you to the <strong>Individual Device Location History Page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Location Under Device Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access this information via <strong>Inventory \u2192 Device Details \u2192 Location Tab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section displays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Location<\/strong>: Address and Lat\/Long coordinates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last Contacted Time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP Address<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An option to <strong>View Location History<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Location history is visible only if Location History Tracking is enabled in settings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geo Location Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure your Geo Tracking preferences by going to <strong>Inventory \u2192 Settings \u2192 Geo Location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Configuration Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable Geo Tracking<\/strong>: Turn this feature on or off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose where to apply geo-tracking<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Except Selected Groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable Location History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optionally enable storing historical location data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>retention period<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90 Days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Historical data is collected via Scheduled Scans or On-Demand Scans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for Geo Tracking to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Zecurit to successfully fetch geo-location details, <strong>the device&#8217;s location services must be enabled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Enable Location Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On Windows:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 Privacy \u2192 Location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure <strong>Location for this device<\/strong> is set to <strong>On<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and turn on <strong>Allow apps to access your location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that the Zecurit Agent or system-level services are allowed to access location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On macOS:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>System Settings \u2192 Privacy &amp; Security \u2192 Location Services<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on <strong>Location Services<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the lock icon to make changes if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable access for System Services and ensure the Zecurit Agent or system components are authorized.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Geo Tracking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geo Tracking provides several key benefits for IT security and management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enforces device accountability<\/strong>: Helps ensure devices are used responsibly and in authorized areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detects geo-anomalies<\/strong>: Identifies devices being used in unexpected or unapproved locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supports compliance and audit trails<\/strong>: Provides location data for regulatory compliance and auditing purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhances incident response<\/strong>: Improves the ability to respond to incidents like asset loss or theft by providing location information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/docs\/asset-manager\/asset-management\/inventory-management\/schedule-scan\/\">Schedule Inventory Scan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/docs\/asset-manager\/reports-analytics\/pre-built-reports\/security-reports\/\">Security Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":2532,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2536","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry"],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2536"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2536\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2916,"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2536\/revisions\/2916"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zecurit.com\/help\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=2536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}