Cell Phone Security Intro

So as today's cell phone market rapidly expands and technology gets better we use our cell phone for more than we used to with those “Zach Morris” brick phones with the long rubber antenna.  Everything from family photos to word documents are now contained in this mini computer in our pocket or purse. These devices which people make references to often “have more technology than the space craft that put men on the moon” have the ability to go from texting to getting directions to checking your bank account.  So it is our own responsibility to take the proper steps to protect our things with in reason.  While we can not prevent everything.  We are going to mitigate as much damage or loss as possible.  How disconnected to you feel when you lose or don't have your cell phone with you.  Accidents happen.  You can drop your phone or leave it in a cab.  The worst case it could be stolen by someone who just wants your purse or your nice phone.

But what is it inside these gadgets that we need to protect.  Well that is up to you.  Maybe you do not keep anything of importance on them.  Others could be running their entire home business on them.  With contacts and email or credit card numbers to personally identifiable information.  We take pictures of precious moments with our children.  The applications we use in most cases do not require passwords to be re-entered for ease of use and some people even make note pad entries with all of their passwords and login's since they always have their phone on them.  They keep numbers for your family and work and access to the deep dark or not so dark secrets in your text messages.  Do you really want a complete stranger or your worst enemy getting a hold of it?  One of many security options to prevent the release of your personal information is to set a screen unlock code.