We are living the mobile age. We like to do everything on the go. We have laptops, smart phones, tablets, USB flash drives, and even digital cameras can be used to store data. However how do we protect this data?
There are two key risks you take when storing data on a mobile device.
- You could lose that data if the device is lost, stolen, or damaged. This could include contact information, important files, email messages, and more.
- The other larger risk is that any sensitive information on the device may be exposed to the public, possibly exposing your family, friends or clients to identity theft or other forms of attack. Such incidents could be covered in social media, or even the news press, becoming an embarrassing nightmare.
When using a mobile device follow these best practices:
- Always use a strong password.
- Only place sensitive information on a mobile device if it is absolutely necessary, the device can protect it, and the device is approved for business use.
- If you must store sensitive information on a mobile device, consider encrypting the data, which is a way of electronically locking it.
- Backup key data stored on mobile devices regularly and store that data in a secure location.
- Be on guard for shoulder-surfers (people to peek over your shoulder at your data) and consider a security cover that prevents screen from being read from the side.
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6. Watch out for thieves looking to steal your mobile device.
7. Enable remote location or device kill and data deletion allowing administrators to clear all data and settings on lost or stolen devices (where is my iPhone)
