We’ve all been there. You reach for your mobile device to glance at something, and it’s not there! Panic sets in as you start searching high and low for your phone. What if it falls into the wrong hands? How can you protect your data if your device is lost or stolen? In this blog post, we will discuss ways that you can reduce the risk of losing your mobile device and protect your data if it does.
Steps To Take When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing
A missing mobile device can be a nightmare, but there are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of data loss.
Lock Your Device Remotely
Try To Retrace Your Steps
Check With Family and Friends
Use Find My Device or Android Device Manager
Contact Your Service Provider
Remotely Wipe Your Device
Change Your Passwords
File a Police Report
These steps will help reduce the risk of data loss if your mobile device is lost or stolen. By following these steps, you can breathe a little easier knowing that you’ve done everything possible to protect your data, even if your device goes missing.
How To Prevent Your Phone From Going Missing
Prevention is always the best medicine. There are a few things that you can do to help prevent your mobile device from going missing.
Keep Your Device Within Sight
Use a Tracking App
Set Up a Password or Pin
Taking these preventive measures can help ensure that your mobile device doesn’t go missing in the first place.
At BetterWorld Technology, we offer managed IT services and support that help our clients sleep soundly at night, knowing their data is well-protected. No matter what size company you have, mobile device management is vital. BetterWorld Technology can cater to companies in 23 locations found here.
Contact us if you want your business to be as secure as possible. We would be happy to discuss our mobile device management offerings with you. Cybersecurity is constantly changing, and we can help you stay ahead of the curve!