Unit 14 M1

M1

How do devices and protocols keep data safe?

Most up to date devices can keep the majority of data safe, as they are very clever and they don't take a genius too work.
You can set your own password for security/protection.
On an iPhone you need a 4 digit code too unlock it that the owner can set. This can be very awkward and hard too guess as there are thousands of possibilities and the phone locks for 10+ minutes after ten wrong attempts.
On the iPhone you can download tracking devices and has a built in Satnav, this could be used too track your stolen phone.

On other phones like blackberries, you can set the password too whatever you like, including letters, so there will literally be billions upon billions of possibilities too keep your data safe.
You can also download tracking data and Satnav type apps on your blackberry too track a stolen phone etc!
Most Smartphones now-a-days can do things like this as they are clever devices!

There is also something called encryption; this is the process of sending a message privately so hackers and eavesdroppers cannot read it.