Smartphone Security
Our smartphones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos, and contact information behind that little glass screen.
And if your team uses phones for work, they’ll often have access straight into company systems – email, contact lists, network access, and file systems. So if they’re not kept as secure as any other device in your workplace, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security.
Criminals know this, so they target us through our phones. Just as much as they do through our networks and servers.
But cybercrime isn’t the only concern. Losing your phone, or having it stolen, can put your data at tremendous risk.
So, whether you issue company smartphones or your employees use their own, you should ensure everyone implements simple security steps to protect your data and avoid disaster.
Start with making sure your people set up a PIN and a biometric login (like a fingerprint or face scan) to open the device.
Only install apps from trusted sources to ensure you use genuine software.
And enable Multi-Factor Authentication on all apps that store even a small amount of sensitive data.
Be careful about where you connect to Wi-Fi. If you work remotely or often connect to public networks, consider using a VPN – a Virtual Private Network – to add another layer of security. You never know who’s monitoring traffic on a public network.
Finally, ALWAYS ensure your phone is running the latest version of its operating software, and keep all apps up to date.
Smartphones have changed so much about how we live – at home and work – but taking them for granted is too easy. And that could be a costly mistake.
If you need help keeping your smartphones safe, get in touch.
Published with permission from Your Tech Updates.