1 – Conceal The Confidential – Encrypt Everything:
One of the effective way of safeguarding your mobile devices is to take advantage of the built-in encryption. Hereby, I will briefly describe the Data Encryption procedures for Mobile platforms:
- Android Data Encryption Guidance
- iOS Data Encryption Guidance
- Windows Phone Data Encryption Guidance
2- No To Aliens – Install Antivirus:
Data protection softwares are also readily available for device data protection. There are many malware-laden applications which range from free device wallpaper to paid multiplayer games and even to imposters that almost look like popular apps. Security vendors offer many beneficial data protection software such as Kaspersky, AVG, Avast and Lookout which offer antivirus and security apps for various devices and therefore helps you to keep your info secure online. Along with offering antivirus and malware scanning features these security apps also offer a full security suite with features such as device location, remote wipe, backup, and suspicious-URL blocking. Though these value additions can cost extra bucks to your pocket but there is no harm in buying them, as prevention is better than cure. And your data is worth it indeed.
3- More In Store – Other Security Features:
Apart from data protection software there are many other ways to keep your mobile data protected. Specific security features may vary between devices and operating systems. Here are a few good ones you can choose from:
- Password, Passcode, or PIN or unlock pattern: Set an alphanumeric and a bit tricky password, passcode, or PIN to access your device. (Do not make it difficult to the extent that you fail to recall it!). Use a code that is four digits or longer, and keep it secret, like you do for your email password or passphrase. Also you can set unlock patterns that function like PINs. Use a pattern with some complexity. Protect it from observers.
- Device lockout: Device lockout option which many handheld devices provide can thwart a brute-force attempt to guess your password, PIN, or pattern. You can set the lockout limit to 10 attempts which is more than sufficient.
- Auto-wipe: Similar to lock-out option is an auto-wipe option but more secure than the former. This explains that after several consecutive unsuccessful attempts of password break, the device automatically erases or wipes the stored data and resets the device to factory defaults. It is always advisable to take your data back-up on cloud before choosing this option.
The above information covers most of the necessary security steps necessary to be taken regarding data protection for most devices. However with new advancing technology, organizations are coming up with increased security measures to help you secure your data but at the same time, there are hands that are working to find a way to crack even the most secure of systems. Keep reading my articles, as you will get lot of grey matter on Mob
2. Pre - Introduction
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Previously we
discussed various
risks which are
associated with your
Mobile Data !!
Going forward we
will know how to
Protect Your
Mobile Data !!
3. Introduction
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Does your device securely kept 24X7 in your pocket ensure that it is safe
from malicious attacks?
‘No...Not… ?’… Read Ahead To Get Protective Guidelines
4. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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1. Encrypt Everything
2. Install Anti-virus
3. More Security Features
5. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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Encrypt Everything
Built-in encryption for every Mobile Platform are
clearly available
Know well the Data Encryption procedures for iOS,
Android and Windows
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Encrypt Everything - Android Data Encryption
Follow some steps for data encryption for Android 4.4 or
lower:
● Open the Settings menu on your device.
● Touch “Personal” under “Security”
● Under “Encryption,” touch Encrypt tablet or Encrypt phone.
● Read the instructions carefully and choose the relevant lock
type.
● Enter your lock screen PIN, pattern, or password and touch
Continue.
● Touch Encrypt tablet or Encrypt phone again.
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Encrypt Everything - iOS Data Encryption Guidance
● Every iOS device has a dedicated Advanced Encryption
Standard(AES) 256-bit crypto engine.
● Device’s hardware is the unique identifier (UID), an AES 256-bit key
fused into the application processor.
● This key is burnt into silicon, and cannot be tampered with or
bypassed. Only the crypto engine can access it.
8. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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Encrypt Everything - Windows Phone Data Encryption
Guidance
● Windows Phone 6.1, 6.0, 7, 8 the encryption of data is managed under
settings head.
● Windows allows the use of Passcode for completing data encryption
process.
● Windows exhaustive framework for mobile data protection
automatically uploads a recovery key for your Microsoft
account online.
9. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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No to aliens - Install Antivirus
● Data protection softwares are also readily
available for device data protection.
● Security vendors offer many beneficial data
protection software such as Kaspersky,
AVG, Avast and Lookout which offer antivirus
and security apps for various devices
10. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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More in store - other security features
● Password, Passcode, or PIN or unlock pattern: Set an
alphanumeric and a bit tricky password, passcode, or PIN to access
your device.
11. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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More in store - other security features
● Device lockout: You can set the lockout limit to 10 attempts
which is more than sufficient.
12. Hot Tips To Reduce Mobile Data Risks
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More in store - other security features
● Auto-wipe: Similar to lock-out option is an auto-wipe
option. After several unsuccessful attempts of password
break, the device automatically erases the stored data and
resets the device to factory defaults.
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I hope the protective guidelines mentioned here do end up being
any helpful. They are elaborately defined however on the
Official Blog Page:
Conclusively,
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managing key client relationships in the
United States and Canada.
Ajeet Singh
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