Using personal devices when working in an unclassified and non-sensitive environment is encouraged, however employee's should keep in mind best practices and recommendations when using these devices. Some of these include:
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Using personal devices when working in an unclassified and non-sensitive environment is encouraged, however employee's should keep in mind best practices and recommendations when using these devices.
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Some general ways to protect personal devices of any kind include:
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*Lock device with a strong password, PIN or bio-metric if applicable.
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*Apply updates to software applications and operating systems regularly.
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*Do not leave devices unattended especially in public places.
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*Avoid installing non-approved apps.
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*Disable or avoid using the "remember me" feature for password and credential storing.
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*Avoid using free charging stations.
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*Be aware of your surroundings.
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===Smartphones and related mobile devices===
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Smartphones enable us to have a direct connection to conferences, team meetings and collaboration applications. If left unprotected, devices can become and easy target for malicious actors.