Question
How do I secure my mobile devices prior to traveling?
Answer
Please take the proper precautions to secure your mobile devices (i.e. laptop, tablets, phone) before traveling. See below for some recommendations:
- Set up a password and set the screen to lock after 15 minutes or less of inactivity.
- Set the device to erase all data after 10 failed login attempts.
- Turn on encryption (if offered).
- Enable a Find My Device app to track the device in the event it is lost or stolen.
- Turn off wireless and Bluetooth when not in use.
- Update your operating system to the latest version.
- Update apps to the latest version.
- Only install apps from trusted sources.
- Apple devices is App Store.
- Android devices is Google Play.
- Windows devices is the Windows Store.
- Do not jailbreak your device.
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