How Can Businesses Ensure Their Data Is Kept Safe?

Lookout offers an array of tips for smartphone users to ensure that business data is protected. Employers should promote these tips for employees who may have business-related email and other sensitive data or information on their personal smartphones.

The survey suggests that smartphone users should limit emailing on insecure public Wi-Fi networks, and should set a pin and passcode in case their devices are compromised. Smartphone owners should also double check that any browser URL leads with "https," meaning that the connection is secure for browsing the web on mobile. And finally, smartphone users should use discretion when downloading apps and pay attention to app ratings and reviews as an extra precaution.