Securing Your Mobile Device

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What is this resource? 

This is a resource created by the University of Maryland Safe Data Safe Families Project that discusses strategies for maintaining privacy and security when using your mobile devices.

What will I learn? 

After you review this online resource, you will be able to:

  • Secure your mobile devices, using the following strategies:

    Setting up a password.

    Connecting to a secure Wi-Fi network.

    Updating operating systems.

    Updating the privacy and location settings.

Key Vocabulary:

  • Wi-Fi 
  • PIN 
  • Fingerprint ID 
  • Face ID 
  • Operating system (OS) 
  • Apps 
  • App stores 
  • Location services

How can I access this resource? 

To access this resource, view the embedded PDFs below, available in both English and Spanish.

Click here to navigate to English PDF

Click here to navigate to Spanish PDF

 

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