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| name = iOS Devices | | name = iOS Devices | ||
| summary = | | summary = | ||
| for_employees = Yes | | for_employees = Yes | ||
| for_students = Yes | | for_students = Yes | ||
| for_parents = Yes | | for_parents = Yes | ||
| cat1 = RCS | | cat1 = RCS Software and Services | ||
| cat2 = | | cat2 = | ||
| maintained = DIS | | maintained = DIS | ||
| year = | | year = 2022-2023 | ||
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=Best Practices= | =Best Practices= | ||
=== | ===Backing up your iOS device=== | ||
It is a good idea to sync your iOS device to a laptop or desktop. Both iOS device and laptop | It is a good idea to back up, or sync, your iOS device to a [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211229 Macintosh] or [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212156 Windows] laptop or desktop computer or to [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211228 iCloud]. Both the iOS device and laptop or desktop can be supplied and/or managed by Riverdale. | ||
To retain the integrity of your iOS applications, settings and personal data, it is essential to frequently backup, or sync, the device to your computer. Sync must either be done over the USB cable, or through Wi-Fi syncing to a single computer. | To retain the integrity of your iOS applications, settings and personal data, it is essential to frequently backup, or sync, the device to your computer. Sync must either be done over the USB cable, or through Wi-Fi syncing to a single computer. You should choose to '''encrypt''' the backup file for your device as an additional security precaution. You will find the checkbox for this option on the Summary page for the device when it is connected. If you do not encrypt the iTunes backup, all saved passwords for email and other accounts cannot be restored. | ||
===Loss and Theft protection=== | ===Loss and Theft protection=== | ||
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===Passcode Security=== | ===Passcode Security=== | ||
The single-user design of iPads and iPhones enables the retention of passwords for Riverdale Google accounts, as well as any other | The single-user design of iPads and iPhones enables the retention of passwords for Riverdale Google accounts, as well as any other logins to personal email, banking and ecommerce sites. Many mobile applications retain downloaded confidential data in readable format. Because of the mobile nature of these devices, the opportunity for theft or loss is greatly increased. As a result, deliberate or accidental access to confidential information, as well as outright malicious intent towards the safety of your data can occur. It behooves any mobile RCS user to protect access to important School services by using a more secure passcode. | ||
====Setting the Passcode==== | ====Setting the Passcode==== | ||
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*Set '''Simple Passcode''' to OFF | *Set '''Simple Passcode''' to OFF | ||
**This setting will then ask for you to enter a more complex password which can contain upper & lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. At the very least, create a passcode which follows the [http://knowledge.riverdale.edu/index.php?title=Change_My_Passwords#Password_Requirements requirements for your Riverdale Domain password.] | **This setting will then ask for you to enter a more complex password which can contain upper & lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. At the very least, create a passcode which follows the [http://knowledge.riverdale.edu/index.php?title=Change_My_Passwords#Password_Requirements requirements for your Riverdale Domain password.] | ||
***Using your Riverdale Domain password is '''not recommended''' for this passcode. See this page on [http://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Shoulder_surfing_%28computer_security%29 Shoulder Surfing] for more information on this recommendation. | ***Using your Riverdale Domain password is '''''not recommended''''' for this passcode. See this page on [http://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Shoulder_surfing_%28computer_security%29 Shoulder Surfing] for more information on this recommendation. | ||
*Optionally, select the '''Erase Data''' setting to erase all data on the iOS device after 10 failed passcode attempts. If you use this setting, make sure to sync your iOS device | *Optionally, select the '''Erase Data''' setting to erase all data on the iOS device after 10 failed passcode attempts. If you use this setting, make sure to backup and sync your iOS device on a regular basis. After the '''Erase Data''' mechanism is invoked, the iOS device will be wiped clean and you will need to restore the settings & applications from your laptop/desktop or through iCloud. | ||
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