Techniques for network-based security for mobile devices based on device state are disclosed. In some embodiments, network-based security for mobile devices based on device state includes receiving a Host Information Profile (HIP) report for a mobile device from a mobile device management (MDM) service at the security device, in which the HIP report includes device state information for the mobile device; applying a policy based on the HIP report for the mobile device and the device state; and performing access control at the security device based on the policy based on the HIP report for the mobile device.