Advice Request Any advice on privacy and security for an iPad?

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I got an iPad from my employer for working 25 years there.
Having never owned anything from Apple I know nothing about iPadOS.
Always worked with Windows, Linux or Android.
I hope you can give me some advice or point me to some guides to keep it safe and private.
Thank you, MT

 

[Arequire]

How to Protect Your Privacy on iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Easy steps to protect your data on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Use these tips to improve privacy and security on the go.

spreadprivacy.com

Be aware that the guide was written by DuckDuckGo and they promote their own search engine/browser for tips 11 and 12 respectively.

 

[oldschool]

My advice is to use a mobile network or otherwise verify the wi-fi network security in place (where you can say with greater than a reasonable certainty that it is secure) and use a VPN.

A friend let us stay in their Hawaiian vacation condo. Many of the condos, including our friend's, are rented out when not in use by the owners. All the condos were on the same cable or satellite system. Each unit's wifi network was ostensibly secure in that it was password protected, but my iPad was hacked via MITM attack by Japanese yakuza. (Shout out to @show-Zi ! ) I turned the iPad off for the rest of the trip and changed my email password on a mobile phone without further harm.

Word!

 

[Back3]

I use Touch ID and two-factor authentification; use a VPN outside my place; and use it only to get news,mail, music, videos and to read magazines. Never been hacked in eight years.

 

[Ink]

Create an Apple ID (iCloud account)

iCloud+

iCloud+ provides additional storage and enhanced privacy protections to keep all your photos, files, notes, and more safe and available from anywhere.

www.apple.com

iCloud

Log in to iCloud to access your photos, mail, notes, documents and more. Sign in with your Apple ID or create a new account to start using Apple services.

www.icloud.com

I recommend adding a trusted phone number that can receive text messages. By default Apple sends 6-digit verification codes to devices running iOS/macOS for Two Factor Authentication. So for instance you have left your iPad at home, you can still login to manage your Apple ID / iCloud account by receiving the code on your non-Apple phone.

More information:

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password.

support.apple.com

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

With two-factor authentication, you’ll need a verification code to sign in with your Apple ID on a new device or browser.

support.apple.com

Use Restrictions for finer control against accidentally deleting apps, preventing in-app purchases and more.
This functionally can be found in General Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases.

Find out more: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

How to Protect Your Privacy on iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Easy steps to protect your data on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Use these tips to improve privacy and security on the go.

spreadprivacy.com

Be aware that the guide was written by DuckDuckGo and they promote their own search engine/browser for tips 11 and 12 respectively.

Be cautious before following;

• 2. 'Erase Data' - make sure your data is periodically backed up.
• 4. Turn off 'Share my Location' - useful for Find My

 

[HarborFront]

Try Guardian Firewall

An iPhone App That Protects Your Privacy—For Real This Time

The Guardian Firewall app gives iOS users a reprieve from the scourge of online trackers.

www.wired.com

Or Lockdown

Tracker Firewall: Lockdown App for iOS - Operational-Security.com

I've been asked many times if there is a Little Snitch-like firewall for iOS. While yes, some applications with configurable content filtering exist, none

www.operational-security.com

AdGuard

iOS ad blocker by AdGuard: remove all ads on iOS devices

AdGuard adblock for iOS is able to eliminate all kinds of ads in Safari, protect your privacy, and reduce page loading time.

adguard.com