Learning Mobile Device Security

Course details

Mobile devices have become critical to the way we work and live. That's what makes them such an attractive target to hackers and cybercriminals. This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to securing your mobile device and protecting your hardware, apps, and data from theft and intrusion. Mobile device management expert Ryan Spence provides an overview of the risks and general security best practices, such as choosing and properly disposing of a mobile device and using password protection. He then covers specifics on Android and iOS security, including enrolling in a mobile device management program such as Apple Business Manager and Android Enterprise. Finally, learn how to secure the hardware itself: the camera, microphones, sensors, and radios.

Learning objectives
Recognize two risks that accompany mobile devices.
Recall the steps you should take to prepare a mobile phone for resale.
Name three causes of an unrecognizable fingerprint scan.
Identify two options available when setting up device administrators.
Explore storage settings to maximize space on your mobile device.
Explain how the location services tool finds a missing device.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Securing mobile devices
02 - What you should know

1. Considering the Need for Security

03 - Risks of technology
04 - Risks of mobile devices
05 - Acquire a device securely
06 - Dispose of a device securely
07 - Dispose of an Android device
08 - Dispose of an iOS device
09 - The layers of mobile device security
10 - Securing mobile accounts
11 - Securing device access
12 - Securing device backups

2. Securing an Android Device

13 - Set up a Google Play account
14 - Set up a Google family account
15 - Securing device access
16 - Updating Android software
17 - Lock screen security for Android
18 - Enable Find My Mobile security
19 - Android backup and restore
20 - Set up two-factor authentication

3. Securing an iOS Device

21 - Set up an Apple ID
22 - Security for iTunes Family Sharing accounts
23 - Securing device access
24 - Update iOS software
25 - Lock screen security
26 - Find My iPhone
27 - iOS privacy options
28 - iOS security through careful use and Screen Time
29 - Set up two-factor authentication
30 - iOS backup and restore

4. Security through Mobile Management

31 - Defining a managed mobile device
32 - Understanding Apple Business Manager
33 - Understanding Android Enterprise

5. Securing Device Hardware

34 - Understanding mobile device hardware risk
35 - Cameras and microphones
36 - Screen protectors
37 - Sensors and radios
38 - Design for security

Conclusion

39 - Next steps