Steps For Mobile Security On A Budget

Realizing that most VSBs lack the budget and technical sophistication for advanced mobile security solutions, small businesses can still usemobile technology – including employee-owned devices – without a huge investment of time or money. A mixture of common-sense and the right technology can go a long way to securing mobile devices, and help the owners of a startup get back to running their business.

1) Employee Education: the first lines of protecting your business data are employees with security mindsets. Make sure new employees know that if their smartphones or tablets contain workplace information, that device shouldn’t be subjected to unnecessarily risky usage habits (e.g., browsing questionable websites), and if the device is lost or stolen, it should be reported immediately to the employer, not days later.

2) Basic Anti-Theft: an inexpensive piece of software that can remotely-wipe the data from missing or stolen devices is essential. Some devices offer similar functions built-in, and there are many third-party applications that can accomplish this task. But make sure an employee understands that if their device is wiped, that typically means any personal information on the device is deleted as well.

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