Smartphones and tablets have become such an integral part of our life, it's hard to imagine how people used to communicate, access and share information, and even pay bills without them. The following security tips will help you secure your device and prevent malicious programs or people from accessing it.
The more of these you implement, the safer your device will be.:
Install Security Updates & Update Apps Regularly
Most importantly, ensure security and app updates are installed for the device as they become available.
Enable Auto-Lock and Use a Lock Screen
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Ensure your device requires a passcode, fingerprint, or similar factor to “unlock” it prior to use.Ensure the device automatically enters the unlock it and that it automatically enters a lock state when idle.
Do Not
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Treat these devices as you would treat cash.
Install Security Updates & Update Apps Regularly
Most importantly, ensure security updates are installed for the phone as they become available.
In addition to regularly installing security updates, ensure that all installed apps are regularly updated as well.
Be Careful When Opening Attachments and Browsing
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Open Unknown Attachments or Click Unknown Links
These might infect your device with a virus.
Install Anti-Virus Software
Just like computers, phones and tablets are also susceptible to worms and viruses.
Avoid Installing Unrecognized Apps or Apps From Unknown Authors
Always evaluate the legitimacy of apps prior to installing them on mobile devices. This includes making sure the software comes from a reputable vendor and is being downloaded from an official app repository.
Install Anti-Malware Software if Available
Just like computers, phones and tablets are also susceptible to worms and viruses.
If a Mobile Device Supports Encryption, Use It.
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Encrypt Your Device
If your device is lost or stolen, encryption will help to prevent unauthorized access to your data.This applies to external hard disk drives too.
Enable “Remote Wipe”
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If the mobile device supports remote wipe functionality, use it. This allows for the your data on the device to be remotely erased if the device it becomes lost or stolen.
Enable “Find My Device”
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In case your device gets is lost or stolen, you might be able to get it back with this service.
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can use this service to potentially locate and retrieve it.
Do Not Connect to Unrecognized or Unsecured Wireless Networks
Be wary when connecting to unencrypted wireless networks (sometimes called “open” networks), since these types of Unencrypted or “open” wireless networks are particularly prone to eavesdropping.
Do not auto-connect to networks .Turn and turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you are not using them
Storing sensitive Information On Mobile Devices
Best practice - Don't store sensitive info on mobile device .
Do Not Store Sensitive Information
Do not store sensitive information on mobile devices, even if the contents are encrypted (e.g., credit card numbers, SSNs, passwords, etc.)Even if device contents are encrypted, avoid storing sensitive or identifying information on mobile devices.
Do Not “Root” or “Jailbreak” Your Device
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Rooting or jail-breaking your device could disable built in security features of your phone, like the firewall, and could install malware on your computer .This and can make it difficult to regularly pull down security updates and other patches for the device.
Ensure that your device is configured to automatically install updates as they become available.
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Do Not Leave Your Phone/Tablet Unattended
Treat these devices as you would treat cash.
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Other Resources
Traveling Overseas with Mobile Phones, Laptops, PDAs, and Other Electronic Devices - The National Counterintelligence and Security Center
Securing Mobile Devices When Traveling - Indiana University
The Traveler's Guide to Cybersecurity - Syracuse University
Recommendations for Travelers to High Risk Countries - Stanford University
Safety and Security for the Business Professional Traveling Abroad - Federal Bureau of Investigation
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