It’s 2025, and smartphones and tablets have become just as essential to your business as desktops, if not more so. Their flexibility and ubiquity are strong advantages, but as convenient as mobile devices are, they also come with plenty of risks.
Cybercriminals and scammers exploit the fact that mobile device cybersecurity is often not prioritized, leaving many devices —- and the data they contain — at risk. With mobile cyberattacks on the rise, you must therefore be as vigilant about securing your mobile devices as you are with protecting your office network.
Mobile device cybersecurity tips to protect your business
Note that there is no one policy or tool you can utilize to provide perfect protection for your mobile devices. It takes a comprehensive security policy and various tools to guarantee that cybercriminals can’t use mobile devices as weak links to infiltrate your network and damage your business.
That said, here is a diverse set of tips that will strengthen your mobile device security and reduce your risk of data breach. Following these is especially crucial if your employees use their personal devices for work.
Set strong password practices
One of the simplest yet most overlooked mobile security steps is enforcing strong passwords and login requirements. Require your workforce to use long and strong passcodes to lock their devices. For high-value gadgets, have your employees disable automatic logins and activate multifactor authentication on sensitive apps to enhance security.
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Use mobile device management (MDM) tools
Few tools can help your mobile device security posture more than an expertly configured and managed MDM solution, which is software designed to secure all mobile devices connected to your network, even personal ones. With MDM installed on all connected devices, you can remotely wipe data from lost or stolen devices, enforce encryption policies, and control app permissions with ease.
Keep operating systems and apps updated
As with business software, developers of mobile apps and operating systems (OS) often release updates with security fixes for new vulnerabilities. If a device is using an outdated app or OS, it could be vulnerable to cyberattacks. To stay protected, make regular updates a part of your company’s routine.
Be wary of public Wi-Fi
Using public Wi-Fi can expose your business data to man-in-the-middle attacks. With so many people connecting to a public, unsecured network, cybercriminals can lay traps for anyone.
Warn your employees against logging in to your apps or network while on open public Wi-Fi. If they must connect to one, they should always do so via a trusted virtual private network (VPN). A VPN makes internet traffic undecipherable, protecting sensitive data from being read or used by hackers.
Train your team to deal with mobile threats
Security awareness training is a cornerstone of an effective cybersecurity strategy. If your work relies on mobile devices, this training must go beyond desktop systems to ensure comprehensive protection.
Training sessions should cover phishing scams, suspicious apps, malicious text messages, and other common mobile device attacks. As this is a new and niche area, consider bringing in an outside IT consultant with knowledge of mobile device security best practices to fill in your knowledge gaps.
Disable Bluetooth and location services whenever possible
Bluetooth can serve as a potential entry point for attackers, particularly if your device is always discoverable. To enhance security, disable Bluetooth when it's not in use. The same principle applies to location services. Disabling GPS when it’s not needed helps safeguard your privacy and minimizes data exposure.
Encrypt mobile devices
For teams handling sensitive data such as customer information, healthcare records, or payment details, encryption is a must-have. Most modern mobile devices have built-in encryption, but it’s not always activated by default or strong enough for business purposes.
Make sure that encryption is enabled on all work-related devices and consistently enforce this policy across your organization. This proactive measure safeguards your business against data breaches while helping you avoid costly compliance penalties.
Partner with a mobile device cybersecurity expert today
Protecting your mobile devices from data breaches can be challenging without the right tools or expertise. XBASE Technologies can provide you with both. As an award-winning cybersecurity provider with decades of experience, we specialize in fortifying the most vulnerable points in your network.
Partner with us to outsmart cybercriminals and safeguard your business. Contact us today and let us keep your mobile devices — and your entire organization — protected from cyberthreats