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How to install Device Monitor?

Support > Device Monitor

8 January, 2026

Overview

This article explains how to set up the Kawach Device Monitor tool to enable continuous visibility into device security and compliance. Once installed, Kawach can monitor device posture in near real time and surface relevant findings as part of your compliance and risk workflows.

This capability helps ensure that employee devices meet baseline security requirements and that device-level evidence is consistently available for audits, reviews, and internal assessments.

Prerequisites

Before starting the setup, ensure the following:

  • You have access to your organization's iOS or Windows device where the Device Monitor will be installed.
  • You have permission to install applications on the device.
  • You have access to your organization’s Kawach Employee account or Microsoft/Apple store .
  • The device is assigned to a user in Kawach for accurate device-to-person mapping.

What Kawach Accesses

Kawach Device Monitoring operates in a read-only posture assessment mode. It does not modify system settings or configurations on the device.

Once installed, Kawach can:

  • Verify disk encryption status
  • Check whether screen lock is enabled
  • Validate that the device operating system is up to date
  • Confirm device-to-person mapping
  • Verify antivirus presence and functionality

Steps to Set Up Kawach Device Monitoring

Step 1: Download the Device Monitor

You can download the Device Monitor in either of the following ways:

  • From the Windows Microsoft/Apple Store, by searching for Kawach Device Monitor and installing the app
    • or
  • Download the .exe installer provided by Kawach in Device Workflow area of Employee account .

Step 2: Install the Device Monitor

If installing using the .exe file:

  1. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
  2. If you see a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning:
    • Click More info.
    • Click Run anyway to proceed with the installation.

Step 3: Complete Setup

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
  2. Sign in using your Kawach work account if prompted.
  3. The device will automatically register with Kawach and begin posture checks.

After the Setup

Once the setup is complete:

  • Device security checks run continuously in the background.
  • Compliance findings are visible within Kawach under device monitoring.
  • Teams gain centralized visibility into endpoint compliance without manual checks.
  • This setup supports ongoing compliance by ensuring device-level controls are consistently monitored and available as evidence.

Troubleshooting

  • Installation blocked by SmartScreen

    Ensure you click More info and then Run anyway when prompted by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

  • Device not visible in Kawach

    Confirm that the user is logged in and correctly mapped to the device in Kawach.

  • Checks not updating

    Allow a few minutes after installation. If issues persist, restart the application or reinstall the Device Monitor.