Important to secure all cell phone and tablet devices in particular as these devices are easily lost and/or stolen.
Only use devices still supported by the vendor for security updates.
Securing Android Devices
- Auto-Update: Enable to get latest security patches.
- Find My Device: Enable to track/wipe device if lost/stollen.
- Built-in Security: Utilise screen lock, Play Protect, & strong passcode.
- Play Store First: Download apps only from the Play Store.
- Beware Phishing: Don’t click suspicious links.
- Review App Permissions: Be cautious of permissions apps ask for when installed.
Securing Apple iOS Devices
- Auto-Update: Enable on iOS and apps to get latest security patches.
- Find My iPhone/iPad: Enable to track/block/erase device if lost/ stollen.
- Built-in Security: Utilise Face/Touch ID & strong passcode.
- Security & Privacy settings: Review app permissions.
- Beware Phishing: Don’t click suspicious links.
- Don’t Jailbreak: This reduces device security.
- New Feature: Enable Stolen Device Protection (iOS 17+) for extra security.
Only use devices still supported by the vendor for security updates.