# 7 - Advanced security resources

## Advanced SmartPhone Security

### Using your mobile securely

Find out from your provider what location and third party settings there are on your contract.

### Encrypting Your Devices

**Android**

Settings > Security > Encrypt device

It will take about an hour to encrypt your android device so make sure your battery is charged. You will need to enter a password to decrypt your device every time you turn it on.

**iPhone**

All iPhones are encrypted by default. However, you should make sure you are using a long passcode to make it tougher to access.

## Advanced PC/Laptop Security

### Password Managers

Password Management software stores encrypted versions of your passwords so you can use a unique, secure password for every service without having to remember every password. There are plenty of [free Password Managers](http://thehackernews.com/2016/07/best-password-manager.html) to select from, for example, [KeePass](http://keepass.info/) (see [how to setup and use it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyuVLIbmI5U)), [LastPass](https://lastpass.com/how-it-works/) and [Padlock](https://padlock.io/).

### How to avoid malware

If you continue to use your own computer you will need to ensure that your computer does not get infected by malware. This is a particular concern for those in high-risk situations where the abuser has advanced computer skills or connections to a person or organisation that does.

Malware is any kind of program designed to harm or hijack the operation of your computer without your consent or knowledge – this includes viruses, spyware etc.

These are the main ways in which to protect your system from malware:

1. regularly update your operating system, and all of the programs installed upon it
2. use an anti-virus program
3. use a firewall program
4. use an anti-spyware program

Avoiding malware and spyware extension:[ Disconnect.me](https://disconnect.me/)
