The security measures that Shareen can setup on her phone are she can set a lock on
her phone to stop access from it outside of herself and she can setup private folders
that are password protected. In order to setup a lock for her phone she will need to
go into her settings then to security down to device security and decide what security
she wants to use whether it be a screen lock, fingerprint, face key or smart lock. I
recommend the fingerprint because even if they get her phone they won't have access
to her fingers. The second security feature would be to create a hidden folder. She
will need to go to her file manager on her smartphone then to create a new folder.
From there she needs to name the folder of her choice and add a dot to make the
folder hidden. Once she has done that she can transfer all the files needed to that
folder. If she already has the files in a folder on her phone then she can hide the
existing folder. There are a couple security measures that Shereen can take to secure
her device. One of the first security measures Shereen can take is having multiple
devices. She should separate her professional phone from her personal phone. This is
only a precautionary measure but because there are so many different ways that
hackers or people who want to get into your phone can do so. Hackers don’t need to
actually steal your device to gain access to your information. Electronic data theft has
become one of the biggest risks that reporters face. Because of this it important for
Shereen to encrypt your phone. By encrypting your phone you are storing your
phone’s data in an seemingly scrambled, unreadable form. It protects your sensitive
data from the likes of those hackers, etc. Locking your phone with a password or
pattern makes it a little harder to get into. Shereen should make sure this password is
strong and isn’t used across multiple platforms because that recycling passwords can
make it easier to figure out and get into. If I was Shereen and someone attempted to
steal my phone to stop my story. First, I would make should my phone had a
password where it wasn’t easy to hack into or set up the fingerprint security or the
face id. Second, I would make sure I had a security app like avast security or
something like that. Some security app that would do scans on my phone to ensure
nothing encrypting would compromise my phone. I would also make sure my phone is
backed up to a cloud so in case my phone does get stolen I have that information
available to continue with my story. If I was Shereen, I would first start by setting a
passcode on my phone. Be sure to choose a number you would remember but also
not a number in sequence such as, 123456. I know on iPhone you have the choice of
choosing any you want. On android you can do something like a dot-to-dot puzzle. If
I had very important information on my phone, I would choose an alphanumeric
option. It is as simple as going into settings and choosing the passcode menu and
setting one there. After choosing a passcode Shereen should ensure her phone is
backed up into a cloud service. Doing so would be beneficial in case the phone was
stolen she would still have a copy of her story to access. I would be sure to have
two-factor authentication set up for the could service as well, so only she can access
it and would know if someone else was trying to. Lastly, she should make sure she
has find my iPhone turned on (or whatever is equal for android) so she can either
find the phone or delete the information off of it. Complex password protection on
your mobile device can help limit some risk. A passphrase is better than a password,
but something like "fdfdf&%*GHmkfdfiooa.%$dl827**hsoH" is even better. Password
crackers and dictionary attacks can crack words that are known, eventually. The
trouble is complex passwords are impossible to remember. Password managers like
Norton can help. As an executive reporter who's task may require obtaining
confidential information for her stories, Shereen should be familiar with the best phone
options available on the market today that would meet her requirements, allows
customization of security measures that deny access of the phones data and all its
contents. As a significant percentage of the worlds cell phone users know, Apple
phones have been at the top for many years with the iPhone's reputation of being
very secure. Shereen's best option would be setting up multiple lock-screen options. In
order to do so, Shereen will have to go the the phones settings and scroll until she
sees the "face ID & passcode options. From there, She could set up a facial
recognition that only responds and unlocks the phone when the camera recognizes her
facial features. once the phone recognizes Shereen, it would then require a custom pin
to be entered that she created. If the correct pin is entered, access to the phone may
then be available. If Shereen does the lock-screen security options as well as makes
sure to guard that phone at all times, the phone should remain safe of unauthorized
users accessing any files stored on the phone. Since Shereen is working on a major
cover up story for her job as an executive reporter, she must be cautious and attempt
to keep her phone in her immediate possession when in public. Unfortunately, there is
the risk of it still being stolen, for extra security measures Shereen should back up
the information on a cloud service and encryption with authentication security.
Backing up the information to a cloud service is vital to reducing the risk of
completely losing the information. In the cloud service she can set it up with
password protection to allow access only to her. Second encrypting her device with
security authentication such as fingerprint recognition and depending on her mobile
phone even facial recognition. With these forms of security, she can create a stronger
password that she will not have to type in on the daily but will be complex for a
cyber criminal from cracking it easily. When setting up the security protocols she can
enable her phone to be wiped out completely after so many failed password attempts.
This will help keep the information from getting to the wrong hands if it was not
stolen from a cyber criminal and help keep it out of their hands. 2 types of security
measures Shereen can take to secure her mobile device are putting a very strong
password on the device with biometrics on the device. She should take advantage of
the back up services offered by IOS which is iCloud or Google Drive for android
devices. Having either of these services with a strong password would help for her to
not only have her information backed up, but also make the theft of information very
unlikely. Another thing that she might want to look into is a security application that
has a remote wipe feature on it. My work at AT&T uses MobileIron which allows
the remote wiping of devices at any time that you can set from any phone or PC. It
also has security features requiring a strong password that has to be changed at time
intervals. MobileIron also will wipe the device if the password is entered in wrong to
many times. Having an application like this would make it unlikely that any
information would be able to be taken. Also, since she would be using back up
services it would make it that she would be able to retrieve the data. The first
security measure that Shereen should consider is mobile data encryption. Encrypting
her data is a viable option to mitigate the risk of data breaches on personal devices
by adding an additional layer of protection. Doing so would be useful for protecting
sensitive data. The second security measure that Shereen should take would be to back
up her mobile data. By connecting her device to her associated cloud service, her data
would be backed up automatically. She could also connect to a PC to sync data and
other files.To encrypt iphone: 1) Go to settings-touch ID & Passcode 2) Press "Turn
Passcode On" 3) Press "Passcode options" 4) Confirm your device is encrypted by
scrolling to the Settings-Touch ID & Passcode screen. You should see the "Data
protection is enabled" message.How to backup with icloud: 1) Connect your device to
a Wi-Fi network 2) Go to Settings-(your name), and tap icloud 3) Tap icloud backup
4) Tap Backup Now, stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process is
completed.
2 security measures Shereen can take to secure her mobile device are Back up/Restore
and Authentication.
For ios devices, it would be as easy as making sure the back up option and icloud
was turned on. This would allow the device to back up your important content to the
cloud. This would in turn allow you to restore these files from cloud if the device
ever needed to be reset. For android devices, you would want to make sure the
google email address that you set up on the phone was syncing properly with google.
There is also an option where you can have devices factory reset in case the
password was put in wrong after multiple attempts.As far as authentication is
concerned, I would highly recommend a complex password to get into the device.
There are a variety of ways to do this. Whether it is an actual password containing
letters and numbers, PIN, or a pattern would help prevent anyone from accessing the
contents of the mobile device. This is the easiest and most common way. A security
measure that Shereen should take is authentication, this will prevent unauthorized
user to gain access to a lost or stolen mobile phone. Since she is will have valuable
information,, this method should be used to prevent unwanted users to gain access to
her phone. Two-factor authentication will help because a user will have two ways to
prove their identity. An I-Phone user can authenticate their phone by, setting up pin
number. Can also, set up a pattern or face recognition. zz
Backing up her files would be the smartest solution. that is another security measure
that should be taken.
Shereen should back up files because she can back them up to her PC, If she has an
iPhone or iPad, etc. She can back up her phone by using iCloud. First of all iCloud
is free. when backing up files, Shereen should go through settings, then to passwords,
& Accounts, mail, contracts, calendars etc. can been seen if synced. Shereen can go
back to settings and tap on the Apple ID tab, simply tap on iCloud, scroll down and
tap iCloud Backup, enable iCloud Backup and then tap Back Up Now to start. This
process will help with Shereen's issue. Encryption and Backup are the most important
steps to take when using a mobile device with sensitive data, and that goes for
personal data as well I recently had to pay around $800 to restore some data from a
laptop that I did not back up.The mobile device IOS would have a role on how to set
up those security measures for example if it was an Apple phone the backing up your
data to then cloud by paying a fee and having a storage limit while securing it with
your account password and username and having access to it from any other device
which personally I feel that it is more secure than any other IOS, with Android you
can always use google services to store your data and have it available whenever you
need it.In general I would not install any applications that I do not really need on my
phone just because of the amount of access they get to your personal device and you
can actually see it when you check the app permissions and some apps would not
work unless you give them that type of access so it is all about being aware and
having more sense of security. The first step Shereen should do is backup all of her
information in cloud storage. By doing this she can access her information other
devices (Laptops, Tablets, etc..) just in case her phone is stolen or lost. When the data
is stored on the cloud it offers higher security and fewer chances of data loss. Cloud
storage is easy to download and can work on both IOS and Android.The second step
Shereen should do is create a strong password with biometric features. A strong
password would make it difficult for someone to infiltrate your phone. Do not create
a password that has your birthday, or repeated passwords from other apps. With the
biometric feature Shereen should set up a fingerprint authenticator or face id
recognition. Furthermore Shereen change her password from time to time.
If Shereen is out in public and happens to use public Wi-Fi and is not sure about the
security status I would recommend using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN
will enable you to connect to a network securely and will be shielded from sites less
secure and prone to attacks. The first thing Shereen should do is back up all of her
files on an exterior source. This is most conveniently done by utilizing cloud storage.
However, I'm personally a fan of having hard copies on hand, such as copying all
phone documents over to a computer and/or thumb drive. This provides access without
and internet connection. This is a right click option on many PCs and should go
without a hitch.
The second thing she should do to protect her files is to encrypt them. This can be
done by moving all files into a folder, configuring all the data to be opened only
with a particular key or code, and creating a passcode for it. This not only prevents
anyone from entering the folder without permission, but it prevents other users from
opening the folder, even if it were to move devices.Third and most important thing
she can do is to physically protect her phone. Creating a passcode to get on, keeping
it on your person and not on tables or desks, and staying aware from any suspicious
and untrustworthy sites while surfing on her phone to avoid malware form stealing
any credible information. There is a few non expensive ways for Shereen to secure
her information. Since her only file is in her mobile phone she could benefit greatly
from filing a copy into her cloud storage. There is passwords to access the storage
clouds making a reliable source in a case where she feels her cell phone has been
compromised. Paired with a remote wipe she would be safe. The remote wipe will
automatically erase all contents of the physical phone but not the cloud after failed
attempts to enter without proper passwords or biometric authentication methods.
Another great thing she can do is install an antivirus software. Softwares like McAfee
had encrypted options to secure the photos and files on someone device. Just
download the mobile app pay the fee required to keep her phone safe from spyware.
In the settings make sure to click on media vault. This will encrypt with a password
her photos and files.There are apps specifically designed to throw snoopers off. There
are secret apps that can look like calculators that store files under an encryption. The
thief may be able to bypass the device password but won’t necessarily know where to
look for this important story. Especially when there disguise as calculators, wallpapers,
or games. There compatible with Androids and IOS systems making it a good
alternative. I would recommend to use a cloud service to back up any data stored
locally on the phone. Most cloud services like One Drive has a way of encrypting
data stored by using its “Vault” feature. This allows the user to encrypt anything
stored by moving it into the vaulted section of the One Drive directory.Encryption on
the phone itself is also important. With most devices the user would be able to use a
pin and biometric data to lock and unlock the device. Although it’s common for
mobile devices to have a native way to encrypt data, 3rd party software like some
antivirus also provides that option in case there is a need for an extra layer of
protection. Lastly mobile devices have the option to be remotely managed, meaning if
the device gets lost then there is a way to lock and/or perform a device wipe. iPhone
offers this to their consumers via the “Find my phone” app. Android users also have
a version of this ability. The main course of action for Shereen isn’t keeping the
physical phone safe but the storage of the data. If Shereen moves the information she
has on to a flash drive as well as uploading the information to her cloud storage.
This will allow for her data to be safe regardless of who has the physical asset and
will allow Shereen a little more peace of mind as she carries on with her day-to-day
business. In todays age keeping your phone safe isn’t about the actual phones so
much as what data we store on it. We have everything now on our phones bank info,
personal info, birthdays, as well as information about our friends and family. I found
a great article that cover the steps needed to protect all aspects of your information in
your day to day life. The two security measures Shereen can take to secure her
mobile device is to encrypt and back up her data to a third party cloud server.By
encrypting her phone with passwords, facial recognition, and fingerprint scans,
Shereens phone is more secure in phone gets stolen. The thief won't be able to access
the data on her phone. The only way the thief could get access is if they know her
pin or knows her security questions to bypass her pin. The second measure that
Shereen should do is backup all of her data with a trusted third party cloud service
provider. These are relatively inexpensive to have and provides a safe haven in case
of her phone gets stolen. In the case Shereens phone gets stolen, she can contact her
cell phone provider and get her stole disabled/blacklisted using her phones IMEI
number. This will prevent the thief from using the phone. Since all of her data is
backed up, the cellphone provider can wipe the stolen phone's data and her new
phone can retrieve all the previous phones data. One of the best ways to secure data
on a mobile device is by using cloud services. Cloud services have become very
cheap in recent years and some even give free small amounts of storage just for
signing up with their services. for example, if you sign up with Google, they offer
15GB of storage for free with every account to be shared across Drive, Gmail, and
photos. This should be plenty enough storage space to store information in the case of
something happening her phone gets stolen. All you need to do is create a Google
account and then download the Google Drive app on your phone and then upload it
to your account. Once you have done that you can access it from anywhere that you
can access your Google account. Another way of securing your information is to save
it locally on an external device. This could be a computer or a micro SD card that
you can take out at will. If you have a slot for your sd card all you need to do is
insert it into the phone and then you can copy over all of the critical information that
you need to be secured. Once you have it on the sd card then you can take it out of
the phone in the case of someone stealing it. It can then be inserted back into the
phone whenever you need to access it again. Many devices have different ways to
secure them. One way is by using a password or a pin. This is less secure than
something like biometrics but it keeps your phone secure enough that it cant be
accessed easily. Some devices even allow you to require a password before it will
boot and then also require a password to unlock the screen. This type of double
security will keep anyone from getting into your phone. The first and most obvious
approach is going to secure her phone with a strong password and a biometric feature,
such as Face ID or finger print unlocking if her phone supports it. Next is making
sure that her phones encryption feature is turned on. Most phone insurance plans
include McAfee device protection, I recommend either purchasing protection for her
phone or seeing if her insurance plan includes it.If she has an iPhone she can go into
the find my iPhone settings and set it up so that she can remotely track her phone
from another device. In the find my iPhone app she can also have settings in place in
the event her phones lost or stolen, such as erase this device which allows you to
remote wipe it, mark as lost which will lock your device and make it so that whoever
has it can only contact you, and play sound Incase you think it’s still nearby you can
play a continuous sound. Android also offers a similar app called Find My device.She
should also use a cloud service to help backup her data in the event she has to wipe
her device. I think encryption on the phone and saving IMEI numbers are two major
important things Shereen should do. On a phone that means your photos, text
conversations, emails and documents. Encryption stores information in a scrambled
format, typically unreadable by computers or people without a key (which only the
device's owner should know) to unlock the data. PIN codes (of numbers, letters or a
combination of both) and fingerprints are just two of many examples of keys used to
unlock an encrypted device.
Indeed, the practice of encryption is far more technical than requiring a PIN code or
fingerprint to unlock a device.Shereen should have IMEI number saved which would
help incase of phone stolen, The primary reason that IMEI numbers are important is
their ability to help track down and secure lost or stolen phones. The International
Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI) is used to identify a device that uses
cellular networks. Primary purpose of IMEI numbers is to identify mobile devices.
Their secondary purpose is to prevent theft of mobile devices. IMEI numbers are
hard-coded into device hardware, making it nearly impossible to change them without
harming the device. Importance of IMEI Number IMEI number is important for
variety of reasons. IMEI allows cellphone providers to track the usage of mobile
phones, identify subscribers, and the type of gadget used by them. It also allows the
service provider to remotely disable or blacklist a stolen phone. The first thing
Shereen should do is make sure encryption is enabled on the phone. These days it is
typically done by default but she should make sure it has not been turned off. Next
she should use a good password that is not easy to guess. Once that is done she
should setup access to the phone with biometrics. Using face recognition or a finger
print reader would be ideal. I think in the past there has been some issues with those
types of security features being easily broken into but I think those issues have been
resolved. Password and biometric features can be set up in the phones security
settings. Once she selects those options the phone will start a wizard that will walk
her through the settings. Typically, a password or pattern has to be selected before
enabling biometrics in case it fails you can always use the password to get in. In the
case of the phone being lost or stolen those measures will help keep the data secure.
I also think she should also install an application that can track the phones location.
That would give her the ability to find it. Taking all of those measures would help
to secure the phone and give her the ability to find it. Sheered should apply as many
security measures as possible to protect the phone in the event of theft. Depending
on the type of the Mobile Operating System, Sheered may have different options.
The first is applying a password and biometrics (face screening or fingerprint
scanning) if available. She should also back up all files maybe to the cloud so she
can easily access them. Another security measure would be to purchase a "find me"
feature for the phone. If the phone is lost or stolen, a find me application will locate
it. Sheered could also apply a password to the SIM card to make the phone unusable
without the password. All of the security measures can be set up in the settings area
of the phone under security, privacy, and accounts and backup. Simply follow the
onscreen prompts to set up additional security for the phone. Purchase an application
for finding the phone should it go missing as opposed to using one for free. The
free applications potentially come with their own set of security issues, and you will
get a better product if you invest the money and purchase it. This is one of the
major important item that she keep this information close to her. The one thing I
would say is make sure that she has a password on her phone that no one knows
about. She does not need to use a password that can be easy such as her birthday,
last four of her SSN, or something that someone knows about. This is important not
only for her to keep this information secure but if she has other information on the
device. The way that phones are now setup it has face ID which is one of the major
advantage that phones has on it. The second major secure is if she is using Wi-Fi
making sure that she is using something secure and something that is protected. If
she is not using a network that is secure she risk getting her information stolen and
this could not only be just the information she looked up or gather up this can hurt
her and someone will steal the information and use it for themselves.
