Securing Wireless Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two wireless connectivity methods?
A
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
2
Q
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
A
The highest level of security for Wi-Fi. It uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
3
Q
Bluetooth Pairing
A
A Bluetooth pairing creates a “link key” to encrypt the connection together. Some Bluetooth devices use weaker encryption keys than others.
4
Q
How do you protect mobile devices from malware?
A
Ensure the device is always patched and updated.
Don’t jailbreak/root devices.
Don’t use custom firmware or custom ROM’s
Use mobile anti-virus software and make sure the OS is up to date.
Only install apps from the official app stores. These apps are digitally signed. It’s possible to get unsafe apps from the app store but significantly more unlikely.
