Essential mobile security tips
Cybersecurity is a big concern for businesses. But many businesses focus heavily on the security of their desktops and laptops and fail to think about mobile security. This guide will look at some of the most important mobile security tips.
Keep phones locked
From a physical standpoint, it’s important to ensure that employees keep their mobiles locked at all times. This provides a barrier between someone stealing a work phone and them accessing data. At the very least, it should provide enough time to cancel bank information and talk to the business’s network provider.
Set secure passwords
The main password on an employee’s phone should be secure and very difficult for someone to access. In addition, secure passwords should be set inside the phone. You can set a password for each important app, adding an essential layer of security inside the phone. This will slow down anyone trying to get access to an employee’s phone.
Keep your device’s OS up-to-date
The older your device’s OS is, the more susceptible it is to attack. When you update the OS, you get all of the latest security features, which helps keep your phone better protected against cyberattacks. Make sure that all work phones have the most up-to-date OS and apps regularly.
Connect to secure WiFi
Employees should be careful to connect only to secure WiFi. You can normally tell if a WiFi network is secure by the fact that it requires a password or log-in details. However, if it doesn’t require either of these, you shouldn’t connect. This is because hackers can access a phone through a WiFI connection. With a service like Allot’s Network Secure, mobile subscribers can have their own branded security service to protect their network.
Beware of downloads
Many people take downloads very seriously on a laptop or desktop computer but will download anything onto their phone. This is because of a false sense of security. Mobile cybersecurity threats are less common, but they do still happen. You should create a policy that restricts downloads on employee’s phones.
Don’t jailbreak or root your phone
Jailbreaking or rooting refers to the act of taking complete control of the phone and removing restrictions set by the operating system. This allows users to access features that aren’t normally available on a smartphone. However, it removes all of the built-in security features that are designed to keep your phone safe. You should ensure that jailbreaking or rooting is completely banned on work phones.
Encrypt your data
Most businesses don’t realize this, but it’s possible to encrypt data on a smartphone. In most smartphones, there is an option in the settings that guides you through the process of encrypting data. To find out how to do it, type the smartphone model and ‘how to encrypt data’ into YouTube.
Install anti-virus software
A smartphone is basically a small computer. That means they are just as susceptible to viruses. To combat this, you should download anti-virus software onto each work phone. This will keep them protected and stop harmful viruses from taking hold. Some service providers also provide cyber protection services.
