Mobile devices are quickly becoming one of the most popular methods of browsing the internet and accessing documents online. Many companies go so far as to encourage and provide mobile connectivity to their employees so they can stay in touch and be productive on the go. But mobile devices come with a new set of security concerns that need to be addressed. Luckily, big name providers such as Apple are invested in providing a safe and secure mobile experience. As you try to remain productive on the road, here are 3 ways you can improve your data security when accessing files from your iPhone.
Be Smart
The most important tip to keeping your data safe while on your iPhone is to use common sense. If you are not familiar with the risk involved with accessing sensitive data from mobile devices, it’s worth educating yourself. Social engineering attacks such as phishing, link jacking, or spamming, will give hackers access to credentials and information that can be very damaging to your data, your financials, and your reputation. The best way to protect yourself is to be aware of what you’re accessing, what apps you are using, and who is sending anything to you. If anything seems off, chances are that it is. There are millions of iOS devices in use today, and partnered with lax security and simple human error, such attacks will be profitable for hackers as long as the opportunity is there. Do what you can and stay smart to the risk and you will be one less potential victim on their radar.
Opt for Secure Sites
When accessing important and sensitive documents or doing any online banking or shopping, always choose HTTPS instead of HTTP sites. HTTPS is just like HTTP except that all data sent and received over these sites is encrypted and therefore less vulnerable to interception and theft. HTTPS also provides authentication functionality so as to thwart attacks that involve an imposter passing itself off as the target server. Secure sites offer an added layer of protection that is important when using mobile devices while away from your better-protected computer.
Device Based Security
With all iOS devices, there are built in security protections that are designed to protect users. Make sure you are using them. The standard 4-digit PIN is better than not locking your phone at all, but new technologies such as Touch ID and Passcodes can allow you to improve your security with longer numeric, alphanumeric, or custom passcodes that will be much more difficult to crack or guess if a device is stolen. Apple’s Touch ID biometric fingerprint reader is a great way to keep data and credentials protected yet easy for users to access.
For more advice on how to improve your digital security, reach out to the team at Happy Faces Record Management today.
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