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Mobile Devices

Digiknow mobile devices, on average, are used five hours per day? “Mobile Device” refers to handheld computers, tablets, and smartphones. These devices are full of business and personal information that is convenient to access at any time, but the devices are small and easy to steal or be misplaced. Unfortunately, security controls have not kept pace with the risks posed by mobile devices. On this page you will find tips and tools to help you secure your mobile device and mitigate the risks of loss of private data.

Best Practices

• 5 Riskiest Mobile Apps
  Five types of apps CISOs never want to find on corporate mobile devices, with strategies for mitigating the risks they pose.
• 8 Mobile Security Threats You Should Take Seriously
  Mobile malware and other pressing mobile security threats.
• FCC Mobile Device Security Checker
  This tool is designed to help the many smartphone owners who aren’t protected against mobile security threats.
• How to Protect Your Phone from Hackers
  Your cell phone holds some of your most sensitive personal information. Here’s how to protect it.
• How to Protect Yourself From SIM Swap Scams
  Don’t let your smartphone, its data and passwords get hijacked
• How to Turn Kids’ Phones Off at Night (or Anytime, Really)
  Simple settings that let you manage screen limits from your phone.
• Mobile Device Security
  Don’t let your smartphone, its data and passwords get hijacked
• Privacy and Mobile Device App
  Mobile apps may gather information from your mobile device for legitimate purposes, but these tools may also put your privacy at risk. Protect your data by being smart with the apps you install and reviewing the permissions each app has.

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