Smart Devices and Security: What You Should Know

As our affinity for mobile devices as a population increase, so does the potential for security risk. By 2020, there will be an estimated 20.8 billion connected devices. It’s easy to not consider your mobile device a prime target for being hacked but these smart devices are one of the most commonly hacked pieces of technology.

At PROSHRED^® Milwaukee we believe it’s important not only to use our secure shredding services but also to keep your personal smart devices secure as well. Below is a list of ways you can ensure your smart devices are not compromised.

• Always use authenticators to ward off any unknown users from entering your smart technology.
• Update passwords bi-annually
• Store your passwords in a secure place, such as a password storage service
• Research any apps prior to downloading for credibility
• Dispose of old devices securely and safely through a professional service such as PROSHRED^®
• Do not conduct sensitive business while on public Wi-fi

PROSHRED^® Milwaukee is dedicated to best practices for keeping your information secure. Review our full list of services to see how we can help you today.