7 Tips to Secure Mobile Devices w/Sophos
The average user carries 2.9 mobile devices. An online survey found that 85% of respondents carries a smartphone, another 65% said they carry a laptop, and 48% said they use a tablet computer. By country, users in Germany use the highest average number of devices at 3.1, while users in the U.S. said they use 3.0 devices.
Tip #1 - Develop an organization-wide strategy for mobile security.
Tip #2 - Create a comprehensive policy and guidelines for all employees and contractors who use mobile devices in the workplace.
Tip #3 - Establish organizational accountability.
Tip #4 - Launch awareness training for end users.
Tip #5 - Use application control, mobile device management, patching and other controls to prevent hacking and malware infections.
Tip #6 - When possible, use remote wipe, mobile device encryption, and anti-theft technologies to reduce the risk of a data breach.
Tip #7 - Understand emerging privacy issues related to mobile devices.
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