FREE  VIDEO COURSE

Mobile Device Security

Phones and tablets are now part of normal business work, which makes them part of the security perimeter too. This course covers the habits employees need on mobile devices: stronger lock screens, safer app permissions, public Wi-Fi caution, smishing defense, BYOD boundaries, remote wipe, patching, Bluetooth and NFC settings, and policy compliance. Learners finish with a practical view of what belongs on a work-ready device and what should be switched off, reported, or avoided.

What you'll learn:

  • Recognize why mobile devices create a different security risk from office desktops
  • Use strong authentication, app permissions, updates, and connection settings to reduce exposure
  • Spot mobile phishing, smishing, risky Wi-Fi, Bluetooth abuse, and NFC payment threats
  • Follow BYOD, remote wipe, and mobile policy rules before a lost device becomes a breach

Mobile Device Security

1

Why Mobile Devices Are High-Risk 

Why mobile devices carry extra risk because they mix work apps, personal data, saved passwords, and constant network connections.

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2

Setting Up Strong Device Authentication 

How to secure the lock screen with biometrics, longer passcodes, MFA, auto-lock, and device encryption.

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3

App Permissions: What to Allow and Deny 

Which app permissions are reasonable, which ones should raise questions, and how to review access before tapping allow.

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4

Public Wi-Fi: Risks and Safe Habits 

Why public Wi-Fi is risky, how evil twin hotspots work, and when to use a hotspot or VPN instead.

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5

Mobile Phishing and Smishing Defense 

How mobile phishing and smishing pressure employees into fast clicks, fake logins, payment scams, and malware downloads.

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6

Managing Corporate Apps on Personal Devices (BYOD) 

How BYOD programs separate company apps from personal data while still protecting work information on employee-owned devices.

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7

Remote Wipe and Device Management 

Why device management and remote wipe matter when a phone or laptop is missing, unlocked, or out of control.

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8

Keeping Apps and OS Updated 

How app and operating system updates close known flaws before attackers can turn them into easy access.

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9

Bluetooth and NFC Security 

How Bluetooth, NFC, pairing requests, and contactless payments can expose devices when wireless features stay open.

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10

Mobile Security Policy Compliance 

How mobile security policy turns the course habits into clear requirements for passcodes, updates, reporting, and safe connections.

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About the teacher

Vikram Chalana

Vikram Chalana is the co-founder and CEO of Pictory. He is an engineer and entrepreneur who previously co-founded Winshuttle, an enterprise software company that grew to 300 employees globally.

At Pictory, Vikram works on making video creation easier for trainers, educators, marketers and business teams who want to turn existing content into clear, useful videos with AI.