How to Secure Your Work Phone

Why Secure Your Phone?

Your work phone contains:

• Email with confidential information
• Access to company systems
• Client contacts
• Sensitive documents

Losing an unsecured phone could put all this at risk.

Essential Security Settings

1. Enable Screen Lock

iPhone:

• Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID & Passcode)
• Tap Turn Passcode On
• Create a 6-digit code (or longer)
• Enable Face ID or Touch ID for convenience

Android:

• Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock
• Choose PIN, Pattern, or Password
• Set up fingerprint or face unlock if available

2. Set Auto-Lock Timer

Lock your phone quickly when not in use:

iPhone:

• Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock
• Choose 30 seconds or 1 minute

Android:

• Settings > Display > Screen timeout
• Choose 30 seconds or 1 minute

3. Enable Find My Device

Locate or wipe your phone if lost:

iPhone:

• Settings > [Your Name] > Find My
• Enable Find My iPhone
• Enable Find My network
• Enable Send Last Location

Android:

• Settings > Security > Find My Device
• Enable Find My Device

Keep Software Updated

Updates fix security vulnerabilities:

iPhone:

• Settings > General > Software Update
• Enable Automatic Updates

Android:

• Settings > System > System update
• Check for updates regularly

App Security

Only Install Trusted Apps

• Download from official app stores only
• Don't install apps from unknown sources
• Review app permissions before installing

Review Permissions

Check what apps can access:

iPhone: Settings > Privacy & Security

Android: Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Permissions

Remove permissions apps don't need.

If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen

Immediate Actions:

• Try to locate it using Find My iPhone or Find My Device
• Lock it remotely with a message
• Report it to IT immediately
• Wipe remotely if it can't be recovered

Contact IT

We can help:

• Disconnect your email
• Reset access credentials
• Prevent unauthorized access

Good Habits

Do:

• Lock your phone when not using it
• Keep it on your person
• Report lost phones immediately
• Keep software updated

Don't:

• Leave your phone unattended
• Use simple passcodes (1234, 0000)
• Share your passcode
• Install unknown apps

Need Help?

For phone security help, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.