Your smartphone is more than a phone. It may hold access to nearly every important part of your workday, including:
• Email accounts
• Banking and payment apps
• Resident or customer information
• Authentication apps
• Company documents and files
That makes a lost, stolen, or outdated phone a serious security risk.
Here are a few simple ways to protect it:
• Turn on fingerprint or facial recognition
• Use your organization’s mobile device management system
• Install approved security software
• Keep the operating system and apps updated
• Make sure device encryption is enabled
• Back up important information regularly
One more thing: Do not keep a work phone after the manufacturer stops providing security updates. Many organizations replace mobile devices every three to four years, but continued security support matters more than the phone’s age.
Protecting a smartphone helps protect resident information, your organization, and the trust families place in you.
You’re not alone in this. One careful step today can prevent a much larger problem tomorrow.
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