Security News > 2023 > February > How to secure your iOS device to prevent unwanted access

You might not think about it, but securing your iOS device can help protect your personal information if you lose your device or leave it unattended.

The best way to secure your iOS device is to add a passcode.

Figure A. How to enable Touch ID. If you have an iPhone 5s or newer, then you have added security with the Touch ID or Face ID feature on your device.

After the set up, you'll be able to unlock your device by simply resting your recognized finger on the home button for Face ID or looking at your device with Face ID while on the lock screen.

Without entering your passcode, the device will be unlocked, and you'll be taken into iOS. Figure B. Enabling Touch ID gives the ability to unlock an iOS device using the touch sensor on the home button.

Using the Find Devices feature of iCloud, you can be notified of the exact whereabouts of your device at any given time, as long as your lost device has a charge and a data connection.

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