2.7 Common Methods for Securing Mobile & Embedded Devices

Question 1

Screen Locks - Facial recognition

Answer 1

Unlock with your face

Question 2

Screen Locks - PIN codes

Answer 2

Unlock with a pin code

Question 3

Screen Locks - Fingerprint

Answer 3

Unlock with your fingerprint

Question 4

Screen Locks - Pattern

Answer 4

Unlock with a pattern

Question 5

Screen Locks - Swipe

Answer 5

Unlock with a swipe pattern

Question 6

Remote Wipes

Answer 6

GPS find your device, if you cannot find the device you can remotely delete (wipe) all the data

Question 7

Locator applications

Question 8

OS updates

Answer 8

Constantly update to the latest updates

Question 9

Device encryption

Answer 9

Encrypt all device data

Question 10

Remote backup applications

Answer 10

Back up data

Question 11

Failed login attempts restrictions

Answer 11

Lock out if multiple failed log in attempts

Question 12

Antivirus/anti-malware

Answer 12

Malware is harder to apply to IOS device than Android

Question 13

Firewalls

Answer 13

Mobile phones do not have firewall by default

Question 14

Policies & Procedures - BYOD vs. corporate owned

Answer 14

Managed policies for security on these mobile devices

Question 15

Policies & Procedures - Profile security requirements

Answer 15

Admin can disable camera functionality when in the office on your device

Question 16

Internet of Things (IoT)

Answer 16

Any device like lights that are connected to the network should be on a separate network for security purposes