Device Security Tips – Security Guide – Steve Schmidt

For cellphones and tables.

Note: These tips were written for a client that requires corporate management of personally-owned cellphones and tablets that are used for business purposes, specifically email. I hope to generalize this post in the future. Until then, hopefully you’ll find some good advice below.

If you use your cellphone or tablet for work email, let us know if it gets lost or stolen.

• The sooner the better!
• We can remotely wipe it. This protects your work email and all of your personal info too.
• Most of your personal info should magically come back when you setup your replacement device. However, this is NOT a substitute for backing up and personal info or photos you have on your device.

Install an antivirus security app on your cellphone and tablet.

• Do this for your work devices and your personal devices.
• Norton Mobile Security is one of the best free apps.

Be careful what you install.

• Only install what you really need and use.
• Opt for trusted apps from major brands and avoid companies you’ve never heard of.
• There are a lot of rogue apps that will steal your personal info. It’s not easy to know the good from the bad.

Wipe your devices before disposing of them.

• When you upgrade your smartphone or tablet, make sure to wipe the old one with at least a factory reset before turning it in or passing it on.
• If your old personal device won’t be reused, physically destroy it.

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