Data security is a crucial business issue in this era of smartphone technology. Mobile security breaches are a cost to consider to protect proprietary knowledge and competitive advantage in business. Security solutions vary dependent on the industry. Following these practices will help protect your company.

• Require passwords for all of your mobile technology that are difficult to breach.
• Encrypt sensitive mobile communications such as legal documents.
• Set up a virtual private network (VPN) for private communications and proprietary company information.
• Implement a policy for usage of personal devices at work such as avoiding certain websites.
• Train employees to be vigilant such as recording serial numbers, password-protecting phones and keeping a close eye on them.
• Enable remote lock and wipe for devices to protect data from theft.
• Use a mobile device management system (MDM) allowing managers to monitor the devices of remote salespeople.
• Keep operating systems updated regularly to protect data outside the company firewall.
• Backup data to a secure location to protect private information.

To get a quote on insurance or for more security tips, contact Lloyd S. Berkett Insurance Agency, located in Los Angeles.