Week 2: Bringing your devices up to speed Step 1 of 8 12% LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.What should you do before connecting to a public Wi-Fi network? Disable your firewall Turn off your antivirus Use a trusted VPN Share your password with others What does enabling automatic updates on your device help with? Making your device slower Fixing known security vulnerabilities Deleting your files Installing games What is a good reason to review app permissions regularly? To make apps run faster To reduce screen brightness To prevent apps from accessing unnecessary personal data To save battery life What is the risk of using outdated software? It takes up less space It may contain known security vulnerabilities It runs faster It improves battery life You’re installing a new app from a third-party website because it's not available in the app store. What’s the risk? The app might be slower It could contain malware It will use less data It will improve battery life You are given a USB drive. What should you do. Plug it into your work computer Use it to store your passwords Avoid using it unless it’s from a trusted source Share it with coworkers You just downloaded a new flashlight app, and it’s asking for access to your contacts and location. What’s the best course of action? Grant all permissions Uninstall the app or deny unnecessary permissions Restart your phone Share the app with friends You’re traveling and using your tablet to check your bank account over public Wi-Fi at an airport. What should you do to protect your data? Use a VPN before logging in Disable your firewall Share your login with a friend Turn off antivirus software
