3 Mobile Security Best Practices
for LA Investment Advisors
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This article presents three
mobile security best practices
that will reduce the likelihood
of a portable device being
compromised,
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allowing investment advisors
to assist clients remotely
while still allowing your
Chief Compliance Officer
to sleep at night
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1. Enable Remote Wipe
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Remote wipe is a powerful
security feature that enables
a device owner or network
administrator to send a
command that will delete
stored data
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Devices that have been
rooted, jailbroken, or have
a non-manufacturer ROM-base
may not respond to wipe
commands,
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so advisors using their own
phones should verify that
nothing has been altered
contrary to manufacturer
guidelines
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2. Only Install Apps from
Approved / Trusted Sources
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This one is especially important
if a financial advisory firm
has a BYOD policy
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Employees should only shop
for apps at reputable online
stores,
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and avoid anything from
unknown sources
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Even when the app
has acceptable origins,
read its privacy policy
thoroughly before installing
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3. Turn Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
When Not In Use
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Advisors should turn off their
transmitter for both signals
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If they are traveling and
do not need a data-heavy
connection for streaming video
and program downloads,
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they should rely on their
phone or tablet’s data plan
connection for casual surfing
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Bottom Line
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Developing a set of
mobile security best practices
will also ensure
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that information stored
on company- or employee-
owned devices is kept safe
from prying eyes
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What mobile security
best practices has your firm
adopted?
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Have they been successful
so far?
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Let us know your thoughts
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