Computer Support/Security/Mobile

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This lesson covers mobile devices security.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the mobile devices security portion of A+ certification include:[1]

Compare and contrast various methods for securing mobile devices.
  • Screen locks
    • Fingerprint lock
    • Face lock
    • Swipe lock
    • Passcode lock
  • Remote wipes
  • Locator applications
  • Remote backup applications
  • Failed login attempts restrictions
  • Antivirus/Antimalware
  • Patching/OS updates
  • Biometric authentication
  • Full device encryption
  • Multifactor authentication
  • Authenticator applications
  • Trusted sources vs. untrusted sources
  • Firewalls
  • Policies and procedures
    • BYOD vs. corporate owned
    • Profile security requirements

Readings

  1. Read Wikipedia: Mobile security.

Multimedia

  1. Watch YouTube: Securing Mobile Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 3.5.

References

  1. ↑ CompTIA: A+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam 220-902
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