Securing Data On BlackBerry
>> Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Without having called in oral or written, everyone knows that the BlackBerry is a mini computer that can be taken anywhere. More than that, the BlackBerry The access is also offering mobile internet access speeds amaze all the time.
As a device that has computing and internet features complete, the BlackBerry would require extra privacy and security. The reason is, this smart phone into a data storage and personal information is confidential and should only be known by the owner.
Understanding the importance of these data, the BlackBerry has been providing a variety of layered security features to ensure no one else can access the data let alone steal it.
1. Password. Similar to other phones, the BlackBerry comes with a password that serves as a key handheld. Other people can not use your BlackBerry without entering the password. Password settings can be done in the Options menu>> Password.
2. Content Protection. Data protection with Content Protection working as data encryption programs on the computer. With Content Protection installed, all existing data on the BlackBerry protected and can only be accessed by entering specific keywords. When we do protections, all encrypted data. Data is already protected will appear with a closed padlock icon. Conversely, when I want to read, the data will be denkripsi first, then open the padlock icon appears.
3. PIN. Unique identity of every BlackBerry handset is proved not only useful for communication between BlackBerry users. The PIN can also be used to send confidential data to others, certainly among fellow user BB. To use this feature, in Message menu, select Compose PIN, enter the PIN destination, the message content (including photos), then send. In this way, data that is sent to more secure than sending messages via email or mobile phone.
4. Clear Data. If you intend to sell the BlackBerry, make sure all the data in it have been deleted so that the next user has a handheld without any data. You can use the Memory Clean, but sometimes this feature does not erase all the data. To ensure that all data erased, go to Security Options in the Options menu. Then the General Settings, tap BB logo, then select Wipe Handheld. After that, all data applications and other services will be removed from the BB.
As a device that has computing and internet features complete, the BlackBerry would require extra privacy and security. The reason is, this smart phone into a data storage and personal information is confidential and should only be known by the owner.
Understanding the importance of these data, the BlackBerry has been providing a variety of layered security features to ensure no one else can access the data let alone steal it.
1. Password. Similar to other phones, the BlackBerry comes with a password that serves as a key handheld. Other people can not use your BlackBerry without entering the password. Password settings can be done in the Options menu>> Password.
2. Content Protection. Data protection with Content Protection working as data encryption programs on the computer. With Content Protection installed, all existing data on the BlackBerry protected and can only be accessed by entering specific keywords. When we do protections, all encrypted data. Data is already protected will appear with a closed padlock icon. Conversely, when I want to read, the data will be denkripsi first, then open the padlock icon appears.
3. PIN. Unique identity of every BlackBerry handset is proved not only useful for communication between BlackBerry users. The PIN can also be used to send confidential data to others, certainly among fellow user BB. To use this feature, in Message menu, select Compose PIN, enter the PIN destination, the message content (including photos), then send. In this way, data that is sent to more secure than sending messages via email or mobile phone.
4. Clear Data. If you intend to sell the BlackBerry, make sure all the data in it have been deleted so that the next user has a handheld without any data. You can use the Memory Clean, but sometimes this feature does not erase all the data. To ensure that all data erased, go to Security Options in the Options menu. Then the General Settings, tap BB logo, then select Wipe Handheld. After that, all data applications and other services will be removed from the BB.
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