Absolute Gadget

'Tis the season to leave your phone or other mobile device in the back of a cab, according to a survey of cab drivers. Thankfully, Credant Technologies has 12 tips to make sure a lost mobile phone, smartphone or other mobile device doesn't mean a loss of personal and corporate identity as well...

Tip One
Back-up your mobile device regularly.

Tip Two
If you have important and sensitive company data on your mobile device get your IT department to encrypt it – they can do this remotely – meaning only you can read it!

Tip Three
Use a strong password on all your devices, one that combines numbers, letters and symbols.

Tip Four
Put your name and number on your device with details of a reward if found and returned.