Digital devices and Safety measures like tablets and smartphones
Parents utilize various digital devices to manage household activities, communicate, and provide entertainment and education for their children. Each type of device comes with specific security measures that can help protect both parents and children from potential online threats.
Here are the different kinds of digital devices and their respective safety measures:
Mobiles devices like tablets and smartphones
- Physical security measures
Regular cleaning Regularly clean your mobile to avoid building up of dust and debris
Protect with cover and screen guard Use a proper cover and screen guard to protect your mobile from damage
Charge the mobiles sufficiently Ensure to properly charge your mobile before use.
Use appropriate chargers and cables Only use chargers that are specifically meant for your mobile model.
Set biometric access Set up a biometric access authorization like finger print, face recognition
Lock your mobile Keep your phone keypad and screen locked when not in use
Tape recovery number Tape a recovery phone number to your mobile to enable return incase its lost.
Set emergency numbers Set up emergency contact numbers to reach out when required.
- Software and other security measures
Biometric access Set up a biometric access authorization like finger print, face recognition
Use strong passwords Use strong passwords for your mobile and the applications for secured access.
Update software Keep the device OS up-to-date
Remote Lock and Erase Enable remotely lock and erase data options on the mobile device to help trace when its lost or stolen.
Use updated software Install antivirus on your mobile phone
Limit screen time Ensure to limit your phone usage and do not use it during sleep time, food time, study time and play time.
Take backup Take regular backups of the data stored on the systems
Secure Wi-Fi Use strong, unique passwords for Wi-Fi networks and enable encryption (WPA2/WPA3).
Use VPN (Virtual Private Network) Use VPN services to encrypt internet traffic and protect data from interception.
Guest Network Create a separate guest network for visitors to prevent unauthorized access to personal devices.
Enable parental controls Enable parental controls made available on the mobiles to keep monitors child’s activities and time spent on digital device.
- IoT devices like smart home devices
Encrypt data: Ensure to encrypt all data being transferred or stored.
Strong passwords: Use strong passwords and two factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access
Access controls: Employ access controls so only authorized users can access IoT devices
Restrict access: Separate the IoT portion of the network to prevent hackers from using it to access core business network. Use network monitoring tools to detect and block suspicious activities.
Update firware:Update firmware consistently to patch vulnerabilities.
Regularly update: Updating default credentials and applying software updates
Review and app permissions: Review and mannage app permissions to limit data access.