Computer Support/Security/Mobile
This lesson covers mobile devices security.
Objectives and Skills
[edit | edit source]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
- Screen locks