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Re: Mobile device security guides
From: "McDowell, Karen (krm6r)" <krm6r () VIRGINIA EDU>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:52:39 -0400
The tips below are very good. Don't forget to utilize the autolock and passcode lock features, which add additional layers of security. Enable the iPhone "Ask to Join Networks" function, and test the remote wipe function within your network on all types of smart phones. Karen Karen McDowell, Ph.D., GCIH Information Security Analyst Information Security, Policy, and Records Office (ISPRO) Office of the Vice President/Chief Information Officer University of Virginia - 2400 Old Ivy Road Charlottesville VA 22904 434.924.9815 karenm () virginia edu http://itc.virginia.edu/security -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Greg Williams Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 10:16 AM To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Mobile device security guides Great resource - US-CERT. Full paper here: http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/TIP10-105-01.pdf Best Practices on page 12: Maintain up-to-date software, including operating systems and applications; Install anti-virus software as it becomes available and maintain up-to-date signatures and engines; Enable the personal identification number (PIN) or password to access the mobile device, if available; Encrypt personal and sensitive data, when possible; Disable features not currently in use such as Bluetooth, infrared, or Wi-Fi; Set Bluetooth-enabled devices to non-discoverable to render them invisible to unauthenticated devices; Use caution when opening email and text message attachments and clicking links; Avoid opening files, clicking links, or calling numbers contained in unsolicited email or text messages; Avoid joining unknown Wi-Fi networks; Delete all information stored in a device prior to discarding it; and Maintain situational awareness of threats affecting mobile devices. -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Isac Balder Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:37 AM To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU Subject: [SECURITY] Mobile device security guides In preparing our "welcome" packets and information for the incoming class, I realized we are missing information for mobile devices in particular iphone/ipad and android. Starting to google for industry white papers, until that bears something useful... Does anyone have or know of any security guides for the average user for these types of devices that they are willing to share? Thanks I.B. "top posting cause yahoo makes me..."
Current thread:
- Microsoft to release an out of band patch on the .lnk vulnerability - August 2 Chuck Braden (Jul 30)
- Mobile device security guides Isac Balder (Aug 05)
- Re: Mobile device security guides Greg Williams (Aug 05)
- Re: Mobile device security guides Valerie Vogel (Aug 05)
- Re: Mobile device security guides McDowell, Karen (krm6r) (Aug 05)
- Re: Mobile device security guides Greg Williams (Aug 05)
- Mobile device security guides Isac Balder (Aug 05)