Mobile security refers to efforts to secure data on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Typically, mobile security is something that enterprises work on to control sensitive information*

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Keep tabs on your devices

Dont leave your smartphone or tablet unattended at an Internet cafe or on planes, trains and automobiles.Set a strong password

After ensuring the physical safety of your phone or tablet,the next step is to make sure you have a hard-to-crack login passwordWatch that Wi-Fi

Another big tablet security risk is browsing the Web on a public Wi-Fi hotspot or any unknown or untrusted wireless network. . If you have access to a VPN (virtual private network), use it*

Apply a lock-screen password. This is particularly important if youre using a modern Android device where the drag-to-start feature looks amazing

Dont Jailbreak your iPhone or root your Android

Avoid non-secure access points

Avoiding untrusted apps

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Therefore, you must have a security strategy that is complete and able to encompass technology changes.*

GSM uses the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)SIM is a smart card it has:

A processorNon-volatile memoryProcessor is used for providing access to the data and security*

Every mobile and smart phone users used smart card called a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

As physical evidence the SIM provides details printed on the surface of;

Name of the Network ProviderUnique ID Number*

*Every SIM can be protected by a Personal Identification Number (PIN)

Can be changed by the SubscriberFour digit codeUsually 3 attempts before phone is blocked

Bypassing the PIN requires the Pin Unblocking Key (PUK)

8 digit codeMaximum 10 attempts before phone is permanently blocked

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Organization can also use a management product with its own app store*

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Therefore, you must have a security strategy that is complete and able to encompass technology changes.*Organization can also use a management product with its own app store*