Mobile Device Security Checklist
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| Protecting devices |
Options currently in use |
Cost |
Complete? |
Laptop computer |
Minimal recommended baseline:
□ Password protect the laptop
□ Use policies
|
No monetary cost
|
Yes
No
n/a
|
Baseline plus:
□ Use encryption software for laptop
□ Back-up files off-site
□ Store encryption keys off-site
|
Requires vendor software |
USB drive |
Minimal recommended baseline:
□ Use policies: Not recommended for sensitive data or as a single source for data storage
|
No monetary cost
|
Baseline plus:
□ If use is necessary, recommend using encryptable USB drive (ex. Lexar Secure II)
|
Approx. $50 |
| Protecting data |
Recommendations |
Cost |
E-mailing from a remote location |
Minimal recommended baseline:
□ University VPN
□ Use policies |
No monetary cost |
Baseline plus:
□ iPass (in use by ISR)
□ S-Wire email encryption (in use by School of Dentistry)
|
Requires vendor software |
Sensitive Information |
Minimal recommended baseline:
□ Encrypt files using EFS (built-in to Windows)
□ De-identify data
□ Use policies
|
No monetary cost
|
Baseline plus:
□ Wipe laptops of sensitive data
□ Remote back-up
□ Encryption Solutions
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Requires vendor software |
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