How to secure a mobile device

This page is about how to secure a smartphone or tablet against data theft. You are required to do this for a device used for work, and strongly encouraged to do it for any device.

• ⇒ College device encryption policy.

Setting a PIN code (passcode)

• ⇒ Apple: Use Touch ID or Use Face ID.
  
• ⇒ Android: Set screen lock on an Android device.
  
• ⇒ Windows 10 Mobile: Windows 10 Mobile's lock screen FAQ.

Encryption of data

• ⇒ Apple: Encryption is automatically enabled when you set a passcode, so you do not need to do anything else.
  
• ⇒ Android: Encrypt your data.
  
• ⇒ Windows 10 Mobile: Windows 10 Mobile security guide.

Get help

The University's IT Support Desk can help with your personal IT devices.

• ⇒ IT Support Desk.

See also

• ⇒ Remote wipe of mobile devices.
  
• ⇒ College device encryption policy.
  
• ⇒ Encryption and travel (University advice page)
  
• ⇒ Security for mobile phones and tablets (University advice page)
  
• ⇒ Encrypting smartphones and tablet devices (University advice page)