Learning Mobile Device Security

Get a practical, hands-on approach to mobile security: securing your Android or iOS phone against hackers, thieves, and snoops.

Introduction

• Securing mobile devices
• What you should know

1. Considering the Need for Security

• Risks of technology
• Risks of mobile devices
• Acquire a device securely
• Dispose of a device securely
• Dispose of an Android device
• Dispose of an iOS device
• The layers of mobile device security
• Securing mobile accounts
• Securing device access
• Securing device backups

2. Securing an Android Device

• Set up a Google Play account
• Set up a Google family account
• Securing device access
• Updating Android software
• Lock screen security for Android
• Enable Find My Mobile security
• Android backup and restore
• Set up two-factor authentication

3. Securing an iOS Device

• Set up an Apple ID
• Security for iTunes Family Sharing accounts
• Securing device access
• Update iOS software
• Lock screen security
• Find My iPhone
• iOS privacy options
• iOS security through careful use and Screen Time
• Set up two-factor authentication
• iOS backup and restore

4. Security through Mobile Management

• Defining a managed mobile device
• Understanding Apple Business Manager
• Understanding Android Enterprise

5. Securing Device Hardware

• Understanding mobile device hardware risk
• Cameras and microphones
• Screen protectors
• Sensors and radios
• Design for security

Conclusion

• Next steps