Guidelines Posting under the Mobile Security Configuration (2018)

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Introducing Mobile Security Configuration Wizard for 2018

Spoiler: Versioning

VERSION 1.0 IN 2016
VERSION 1.1 IN 2017
VERSION 2.0 IN 2018

What is the Mobile Security Configuration?

Members can create their own, individual security threads to share their Mobile devices' security, and receive feedback on areas to improve.​

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Getting Started

To share your Mobile security set-up, post under the Mobile Security Configuration. Remember to use your Username, Model and Year in the title.​

Want to make a change?​

How to update your security config thread, without creating a new thread!.​

How should I name my topic?

To make all thread titles helpful to yourself and others, include the following details:​

1. Username
2. Model
3. Year

Good examples:​

• Exterminator's Note 8 Config 2017
• Jack's HTC M9 Config 2017

What to Avoid:​

• "My Config"
• "Recommend me some lightweight security"

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Future Updates
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Update for February 2017

Changes to Mobile Security Configuration:

• You can create ONE Mobile config every 12 months.
• Topics over 12 months old will be moved to the MSC Archive.
• The MSC Archive cannot be edited.

Threads created on or before 31st December of the year will be moved to the Archive.
Threads created on or after 1st January will not be moved, but please update for any changes.

 

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Update for March 2017

• Mobile Security Configurations are no longer classified by the Secure, Caution or Risky badges.

You may still receive feedback from the Community about securing your mobile devices.

 

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Update for April 2018

• We have updated the form-filling experience, you may need to update your threads if you haven't already.
• Again.. the Radio buttons are back!
• Topics over 12 months old will be moved to the MSC Archive.
• The MSC Archive cannot be edited.

Changelog

• Field: Manufacturer
  • Brand name (ie. Apple, HTC etc.)
• Field: Model
  • Model of brand (ie. iPhone 8 Plus, Pixel 2 XL etc.)
• Field: Year
  • Choose a year between 2007 and 2018
• Field: Mobile OS
  • Running Android, iOS or Windows 10 Mobile?
• Field: OS Version
  • Which update or build are you running?
• Field: Secure Lockscreen
  • Measure the security of your device against unauthorised users.
• Field: Notifications
  • Visibility of app notifications to yourself and others.
• Field: Mobile Antivirus
  • Got an AV?
• Field: Mobile VPN
  • Use a VPN on mobile?
• Field: VPN usage
  • How do you use a VPN whilst connected online?
• Field: Other Important Apps
  • Any other apps worth mentioning such as battery monitors, storage cleaners etc.
• Field: Mobile Browser
  • List any browsers you use on mobile.
• Field: Content Filtering
  • Any apps that filter unwanted content such as Ads, trackers, miners, restricted sites.

As a reminder to all members;

1. Forum rules apply: Use appropriate English, limited formatting styles. When using the Rich Text Editor, excessive use of font sizes and capitals letters are not acceptable.
2. Keep your own thread up-to-date with accurate information. Minor changes don't always need a thread bump.
3. Got a question about your Mobile security? Just ask in-thread and someone will reply. It's not necessary to make a new topic about it or hi-jack others' threads..
4. The threads under MSC Archive cannot be edited. Instead create a new one with your username, device model and year in the title.