Mobile phone security
Top five security tips
- Handset. Always know where your handset is, and never leave it unattended, particularly in cars and public places.
- PINs. Use PINs to access your handset, voicemail, images and other personal information stored in the phone. Even if IMEIs are blocked, this information may still be accessed.
- Personal information. Back up information stored on your phone. Delete all personal information and data when selling or discarding your old phone.
- IMEI. Always locate and record your phone’s IMEI number. Notify service provider if phone is lost or stolen and have the IMEI blocked to render the phone useless.
- Buying mobile phones. Take care when buying second hand phones. Check if the phone has been reported lost or stolen by entering the phone IMEI at http://www.lost.amta.org.au/
For more information on mobile phone security, visit these websites:
- Windows mobile security
For a basic guide on security settings in Windows Mobile - iPhone security
For a comprehensive guide to securing your iPhone. This site allows you to download a security document titled "Security Configuration Benchmark For iPhone" - Blackberry security
For a comprehensive guide to Blackberry security, including FAQ - Nokia security
For basic information on mobile phone viruses and malware - AMTA
For comprehensive information and news on mobile phone use and security - Australian Government mobile phone security fact sheet
Provides further simple security tips to secure your phone, child safety checklist, and what to do if your mobile phone is stolen - NIST guidelines for managing the security of mobile devices in the enterprise
For a comprehensive guide to securing your mobile devices.