It\u2019s everyone\u2019s worst nightmare\u2014checking your pockets or purse, then checking them again, trying to feel around for your smartphone, but it\u2019s not there. Where did you leave it, or where did it fall out? Or worst of all, did someone steal it? Regardless of how you lost your smartphone, you need to take these three simple steps to ensure whoever finds it can\u2019t steal your data.<\/p>\n
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Look, you never know who will try to access your device or when, so you need to keep it protected with a lock screen.<\/p>\n
This is a best practice for all devices, including smartphones. Whether it\u2019s protected with biometrics like a face scan, fingerprint reader, or a simple PIN, your phone\u2019s lock screen is going to be the first line of protection that keeps hackers from breaking into your device. Make sure you have it turned on in your device\u2019s settings to keep prying eyes away.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, make sure you keep your device\u2019s location on so you can track it with Android or iPhone\u2019s phone-finding features. It could help you track them down in a pinch.<\/p>\n
Sometimes it\u2019s impossible to locate a lost or stolen device, which is when the option to remotely wipe the device\u2019s data should be exercised.<\/p>\n
A solid remote wiping strategy will help you prevent your data from falling into the hands of a smartphone thief. This is especially important if your phone doesn\u2019t have a lock screen enabled or the hacker is somehow able to bypass the lock screen. Just make sure you have your mobile data turned on; otherwise, there won\u2019t be a way to connect to your device for the remote wipe to occur.<\/p>\n
All your devices should be backed up, including your smartphone.<\/p>\n
This is especially important if you have to resort to the above nuclear method of wiping your smartphone. You\u2019ll want to make sure the data found on that device is securely backed up so you can restore it to a new device at the appropriate time. Without this contingency in place, there\u2019s no telling how much progress on projects or how many important files are lost due to a misplaced or stolen device.<\/p>\n
If your business is worried about lost smartphones, then you need to take action now to ensure your devices are protected. Coleman Technologies can equip your devices with all the technology necessary to ensure devices (and device data) cannot be accessed, even if they\u2019re stolen. Give us a call at (604) 513-9428 to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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