Over 90% of cybersecurity experts agree that companies need to take their mobile security more seriously.
No matter what your field is odds are your coworkers and employees use mobile devices to handle some aspect of their work. And without taking the right precautions an activity as basic as checking email can pose a massive risk to your company's security.
Ready to take your business's cybersecurity to the next level but aren't sure where to start? Don't panic. We've got you covered.
Here are three helpful tips on how to protect mobile devices that every small business owner should know.
1. VPN Is Your Friend
Do your employees like to work on the go?
Sending out a few emails while waiting for a flight or typing up reports in a coffee shop may seem harmless. But using public wifi is one of the easiest ways to compromise your mobile device.
And that's where VPNs or virtual private networks come into play.
A VPN will help prevent potential hackers from breaking into your sensitive files via a public wifi connection. So your employees can work wherever they like without compromising your security.
2. Track Your Devices
People lose over 70 million smartphones are every single year. And of all those misplaced mobiles only 7% are ever returned.
No matter how careful you are sometimes our mobile devices go missing. Fortunately there are several things you can do to keep your information safe even when your phone goes missing.
Start by setting up GPS tracking on your company's mobile devices. Doing this will allow you to find your phone from any computer.
You may also want to consider setting up a remote wipe. A remote wipe can scrub or even brick your device. So even if you can't get your phone back you won't have to worry about anyone accessing your company's sensitive data.
3. Passwords Are Key
Finally one of the best ways to keep your company's mobile devices is by setting up passwords and locking them.
While this may seem like common sense 52% of smartphone users don't lock or password-protect their mobile devices. And an unlocked phone can spell serious trouble if your phone is ever lost or stolen.
Make sure all your company's mobile devices have either a 4 to 6 digit passcode or password in place to protect the device from potential hackers.
You may also want to consider password protecting any apps or folders that contain sensitive information.
How to Protect Mobile Devices: Taking Things to the Next Level
Mobile security is not something you should ever take lightly. And while following these tips can help there are plenty of other things you can do to keep your business's mobile devices safe.
Now that you know a bit more about how to protect mobile devices why not take your company's security to the next level by bringing in a professional?
Contact us for more information about our services or to get started improving your mobile security today.
