Cell Phone Security Passwords

There are a couple of different types of Password entry methods like the Android Dot swipes or the Apple 4 digit combo.  Each can be set to a lower or higher amount of security.  The Apple iPhone can be just a simple 4 number code, or in the settings you can increase the ability to put in a full fledge password that you can enter a full password like you would for any website.  You can also set it so that if the password is put in wrong 10 times it will wipe it-self.  This will put your phone into an out of the box state.  But with the right technology it can be recovered but your average regular joe or enemy will not have the skill to recover it.  The Android phones have multiple security settings as well and the connect the dot style password can provide sound security if used correctly.

Find what works best for you.  If you don’t like that you have to enter it every time the screen goes dark then make it so it requires the password after 20 minuets of not being used.  Just know your phone and know what it can do for you.  Try adding things and little at a time.  If you don't like something then don't use it or try something different.  The last thing you want to do is get frustrated at something and just turn everything off.  It will make it harder to use or get into your phone.  But that is the point.  It will make it even harder for the people who don’t know the passwords or limitations.

Now here is the “No Brainer” section.

DO NOT LIST:

Make your code easy.  Yes I said it.   I know you want to remember it.  I know you want to get to your text messages as quickly as possible.  Just as quick as you get in makes it that much easier for someone else to get in as well.

Make it something common like: 0000,1234, SSN, Last 4 of Phone Number.

Do not use common swipe methods on the Android like a box or a single line.

Don’t forget to wipe of the screen once in a while you may have left finger impressions where the digits are.

Do not make it so hard you just turn the password option off because you hate typing it in all the time

Do not write it down on something that will be with the phone.  If it is in a bag or purse it can possibly be found and used.  Nothing better for someone then a piece of paper with Cell Phone Password ********** written on it to help the criminal.

You cant stop everything.  Use your best judgement.  I hope this helped.