Your company is expanding globally. How can you ensure that your mobile devices are secure?

2 Train your employees on mobile security best practices

Another key factor to ensure mobile device security is to educate your employees on how to use their devices safely and responsibly. You should provide regular training and guidance on topics such as password management, phishing prevention, public Wi-Fi risks, backup procedures, and reporting incidents. You should also create and communicate clear policies and rules for mobile device usage, such as what data can be stored or shared, what apps can be installed, and what actions are prohibited.

3 Implement multi-factor authentication and encryption

To prevent unauthorized access to your mobile devices and data, you should implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and encryption. MFA is a method of verifying the identity of a user by requiring two or more pieces of evidence, such as a password, a code, a fingerprint, or a face scan. Encryption is a process of converting data into an unreadable format that can only be decoded with a key. Both MFA and encryption can help you to protect your data from hackers, thieves, or intruders.

4 Use VPNs and firewalls to secure your network connections

When you connect to the internet from your mobile devices, you should use virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewalls to secure your network connections. VPNs are services that create a secure tunnel between your device and a server, hiding your IP address and encrypting your traffic. Firewalls are software or hardware that block or filter unwanted or malicious incoming or outgoing network traffic. Both VPNs and firewalls can help you to prevent cyberattacks, data breaches, or identity theft.

5 Backup your data regularly and test your recovery plan

Finally, you should backup your data regularly and test your recovery plan in case of a disaster or emergency. Backing up your data means creating a copy of your data and storing it in a separate location, such as a cloud service or an external drive. Testing your recovery plan means verifying that you can restore your data and resume your operations in a timely and efficient manner. Both backing up and testing can help you to minimize the impact of data loss, corruption, or deletion.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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