Objective:
Protect information on smartphones and tablets.
It involves applying protection measures and best practices to prevent our mobile devices from being vulnerable to attacks, information theft, or data loss.
This includes how we use them, which applications we install, and how we protect the data they contain.
Best Practices for Safe Use
- Lock your device: Use a PIN, password, fingerprint, or facial recognition.
- Keep your system updated: Always install operating system and app updates, as they fix security vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
- Install only trusted apps: Download apps only from official stores (Google Play, App Store). Check reviews, ratings, and permissions requested.
- Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive tasks: Do not make purchases or access bank accounts on open networks.
- Enable the ‘Find My Device’ feature: This allows you to lock, track, or erase your device remotely if it is lost or stolen.
- Be cautious with files and links: Do not open links or attachments from unknown or suspicious messages, via email, SMS, or apps like WhatsApp.
- Make backups: Save important data in the cloud or in a secure local backup.
- Do not mix personal and company information: Follow established security policies. Never share confidential information through unauthorized channels (WhatsApp).
