Ten Steps For The Security Of Your Apple IOS Smartphone

Updated on July 10, 2017 Joe Brochin more Apple iOS devices and smartphones are as powerful and functional as many computers. They continue to grow in popularity among users of all ages. As their usage grows, so does the potential for attack by nefarious people and programs. It is more important than ever that you protect yourself and your Apple smartphone and other iOS devices from these cyber security threats.The security tips below can help prevent you from being a victim to bad actors.

Below you will find an outline of the ten steps, along with instructional videos for each step. NOT three separate devices! And we are calling it iPhone! Today Apple is going to reinvent the phone. And here it is. The following elaborates on each of the ten steps to secure your APplie iOS Smartphone.

Set PINs and passwords. You should always set a password or Personal Identification Number (PIN) to prevent unauthorized access to your phone. If your phone is stolen, or lost, the password or PIN is the first line of defense in protecting the information on your device. It is important that your r-mail, banking and other personal web sites have a different password for login. When your phone is idle it should be set to automatically lock after minutes or less. You should always use the SIM password on your Apple iOS device.

You can also use the secure, and convenient, Touch ID to secure and unlock your phone. Convenience can be your biggest enemy. You should never alter the built in (factory) security features of your Applie iOS device. Built-in security features are undermined when one attempts to, or tries to tamper with their device by rooting, or jail-breaking, their device.

It only makes the phone more susceptible to attack. Here's the problem: I don't like who I've become when my iPhone is within reach. I find myself checking e-mails and responding to texts throughout the day with some kind of Pavlovian ferocity - it's not a conscious act, but a reflexive one. You should always, and regularly, backup data on your device.

Data such as contacts, documents and photos should be part of that data backup schedule. Backup data can easily be stored on a removable storage card, your computer or in the cloud. If your phone is stolen or lost, it will be more convenient to restore the data back to your Apple iOS device.

You should always ensure an app is legit before downloading it. Do your research and due diligence. Check the app reviews first and fore most. Compare the app official website with what is listed on the app store link for consistency. Harm to your Apple iOS device, viruses and malware can result if your app is from an untrusted source. Apps also exist that can warn you of security vulnerabilities on your phone. Before you let an app have access to resources on your phone, you should be very cautious.

Even with legit apps, you should grant this access sparingly on only on an as needed basis. We want to reinvent the phone. What's the killer app, The killer app is making calls! It's amazing how hard it is to make calls on most phones. We want to let you use contacts like never before - sync your iPhone with your PC or mac.

If your iPhone is stolen or lost, and iOS 7 or later, it comes with a standard Find My Phone app and Activation Lock. This is designed to secure and find your iOS device. The Find My Phone app will locate your device and display it n a map. If your phone is lost or stolen, the Activation Lock will prevent anyone from accessing and using your device.



There is also a built in feature that allows you to wipe data from your device. All of these functions are free and included with the iPhone or part of signing up with iCloud. By keeping your iOS device current, the risk of exposure to cyber security threats is reduced greatly.