Mobile devices (laptops, tablets, PDAs, smart phones, portable
storage media such as USB flash drives, tapes, etc.) make it
convenient to access data anytime and anywhere. Accompanying
this increased convenience is increased risk to data stored and
transmitted on your mobile device. Follow these tips to help
secure your device and your data: - Avoid storing and
transmitting sensitive or restricted data on your device. -
Don't leave your mobile device unattended. - Password-protect
your mobile device, enable idle time lockout and auto-lockout. -
Use antivirus software to protect your device. - Enable "remote
wipe" feature if available. - Carefully choose your apps, review
privacy policies and remove unused apps. - Install operation
system and application updates and patches when available. -
Turn off Bluetooth, wireless and geo-tracking when not in use. -
Don't access sensitive or restricted data with public WiFi. -
Use encryption mechanisms to secure your data. - Regularly back
up data. - Wipe or securely del