How to secure your business smartphone in 5 minutes
How much company data do you store on your smartphone? How much company data do your employees store on their smartphones?
When it comes to mobile device security, it's usually an afterthought. However more company data and business is now being done on mobile devices than ever before.
Inbuilt security
Most modern phones have basic security settings inbuilt now. Things like fingerprint/face ID are standard, but there is some setting that can be easily overlooked. Make sure you turn on find my device and device encryption as standard.
Invest in mobile device management
Mobile device management (MDM) allows your IT provider to manage all devices in your company. Features include Lost Mode, remote wipe, and app management.
Keep apps updated
Outdated apps can have security vulnerabilities. Enable automatic updates where possible.
