mobile device security best practices for okc accountants (slideshare)
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Mobile Device Security Best Practices
for OKC Accountants
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The convenience & portability
of mobile devices provides
Oklahoma accounting
professionals with opportunitiesKenny KellerCTO
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such as better productivity,
the ability to always be
connected while being
away from their offices,
and being better informed
in front of their customers
Kenny KellerCTO
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Here are five mobile device
security best practices you
should keep in mind when
using a smartphone, tablet,
or Ultrabook Kenny Keller
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to access sensitive client
and firm/company data
while out of your officeKenny Keller
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1. Password Protect
Your Mobile DeviceKenny Keller
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Use a password retention
or facial recognition app
if your device supports itKenny Keller
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2. Consider Secure Mobile
USB DrivesKenny Keller
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Instead of accessing client files
through your smartphone at
your client’s office, Kenny Keller
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using an encrypted USB drive
frees you from toting around
a laptop bag and gives you
the files you need to meet
with your clientKenny Keller
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3. Investigate the Security
of Your Mobile AppsKenny Keller
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Look at the vendor’s website,
and ask them about their
security protocols which
protect your dataKenny KellerCTO
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4. Use Mobile VPN
Applications When on
Public Wi-FiKenny Keller
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While you are shopping for
a mobile VPN app, check out:Kenny Keller
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• Password keeper apps
which support multi-factor
authenticationKenny Keller
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• Mobile device data
encryptionKenny Keller
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• Your device settings to
disable sharing – make sure
you aren’t accidentally
making your files availableKenny KellerCTO
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• Turn off your Wi-Fi
when you aren’t using itKenny Keller
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5. Don’t Use Mobile Device
Access NeedlesslyKenny Keller
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If there isn’t a pressing need
for you to access client data
with your mobile device,
don’t take the riskKenny KellerCTO
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When you adopt mobile
device security best practices
into your accounting firm
policy, Kenny Keller
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you can save yourself from
data leakage, reputation
damage, and your customers
from having their data
compromised as wellKenny Keller
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Have you had a mobile
security mishap?Kenny Keller
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Tell us about it, and how you
resolved it in the Comments
section belowKenny Keller
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