Where there are mobile security tools to help minimize risks, the end user also has to bear some responsibility for securing their device. And so does IT itself. Here are a few hard and fast rules to live by in conjunction with mobile security solutions.
Use VPNs: One potential weak link in remote employee communication with back-end systems is the method they use to connect. Hopping onto the Wi-Fi hotspot at Starbucks or other open public network is looking for trouble. Using VPNs that require users to authenticate and connect through secure tunnels protects data in transit.
Block Access To Public Wi-Fi: Because public Wi-Fi can be so unsecure, use security programs that block your employees from accessing them at all unless in absolutely trusted environments, such as the office. Rogue Wi-Fi networks that pose as legit services can really be a fake portal that a hacker is using to snare information from the unwitting user.
Make Strong Passwords Mandatory: Typing in passwords--especially on a smart phone--to access email or files is a pain, but it's an easy way to prevent people from breaking in. Of course, it won't work if your employees use "password" as their password.
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