For the introduction of cocoa, think again about security consciousness from "Pay 15,000 yen for old smartphones"

On SNS, a certain keyword was in trend.As you follow the content, you will arrive at the following article about the new Coronavirus contact check application (COCOA).I felt that it was the appearance of general awareness and response to general "security", and I felt that it was a disappointing content from IT.

The quoted article is an article by a reporter who returned from overseas due to the epidemic of the new Coronavirus Omicron strain.Regarding quarantine response at the airport, check the paper with "red pen" with "red pen", and for applications such as COCOA, which is dissatisfied with analog response, such as pressing "finished", and digitally.Is a very poor and sad article from what he was involved in IT.

This article does not intend to criticize the reporter who wrote the source article.As a stone of other mountains, I quoted it to reflect on the behavior of and readers.In addition, there is no intention to force the installation of the new colon virus contact check application (COCOA).

What is this article a security problem?

As you read this article, you have to say that there are some security issues.The biggest problem is that we continue to use devices that do not support the latest OS.Another problem is "low security" in using digital devices.

Digital device security?

Digital devices, including smartphones, contain software called OS (operating system), like PCs, to operate equipment.As an example, Windows is Windows for personal computers, and smartphones are Andorid, iOS, etc.

With Android, it depends on the model, but for about two years, iOS has been updating for security OS for about 5 years.The reason why such an update is provided is that unexpected bugs and security holes can be in danger of OS.

However, it is practically impossible to keep taking care of the manufacturer, such as Apple, and then take care of it, so we have a support period.The story changes a little, but in the repair of home appliances, there is a specification of the part holding period, for example, the product holding period has been stipulated for eight years since the target product was discontinued or discontinued.increase.

In other words, the first problem was that this reporter continued to use the iPhone 6 that has already been supported.

What is security awareness?

He told me that low security awareness is also a problem.Specifically, what was it?

First, when using a smartphone individually, the following information is recorded on the smartphone.

Because smartphones are high -performance and convenient, various information is integrated.Therefore, if you lose it, it will have a huge impact.If you continue to use a device that has been supported, this information is always at risk, as security vulnerabilities may be left as it is.

Also, what if you used it for work?Originally, I think that it should not be shared with private devices and work devices.However, at a press conference, you can see a scene where you use a device that seems to be a private smartphone instead of an IC recorder.Isn't these people saving data related to work on a private smartphone?

These are also very problems in handling information.

How to maintain security?

What happens when the support is out?

First, let's understand what happens when the support is out of support.

If you talk about the iPhone, it will become a vintage product five years after the end of sales, and all services, including repair support, will end.In addition, the development of apps will not be developed or supported for products and OSs near the end of support."COCOA" (new colonovirus contact confirmation application), etc. seems to have begun to be developed in 2020, so iPhone 6 (iOS 13 (iOS 13), which will end immediately..Less 5) seems to have been excluded.Others may have been excluded because they were in a very hurry until they were released and compressed the test process.

Therefore, when viewed from IT, it is a matter of course, and when it comes to saying, "I often made such a ponkotsu app."It was a disappointing cause, and I was disappointed that I was trying to attach that responsibility to the app.Of course, it is undeniable that the app itself has been defective for a long time.

What should I do specifically?

This is a very simple story.If you are a smartphone, keep it in the latest OS.In addition, the status of iOS is properly described in the iPhone user guide for iOS.Therefore, it is a virtue that you have a good thing, but it is also necessary to properly replace the equipment.

Also, if you have a personal computer, not limited to smartphones, if you are Windows, you need to apply regular UPADATE.In addition, it is also important to defend self -defense, such as using a digital device that is out of support without connecting to the network.

Can't Cocoa be able to respond to everyone?

The reporter said, "Some people use the iPhone4G carefully, and some are easy to use.You should do it. "

Is this realistic?Unfortunately, the answer is NO.It is very difficult to create an app that corresponds to both smartphones and garage.There is also a problem of how far the OS version is supported.If you spend a lot of money and effort, it will not be impossible, but do you spend tens of millions of money to increase the number of devices you can use?Most people will be hesitant when asked.

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Furthermore, there is also a background to provide apps quickly to prevent infection, so you may decide to choose a platform that is easy to develop.

summary

So far, we have briefly explained the security of your digital device, referring to the opening article.Some people have a smartphone, but some people say that OS updates and apps are left as they are.If you are such a person, please change the reporter in this article to the teacher.The part that you needed to pay 15,000 yen for a smartphone rental is clearly expensive, so there may be room for sympathy.However, you may be disadvantaged in this way, and if information is leaked from your device, you may be annoyed by your acquaintance.

Devices called IoT (Internet of Things) have become quite popular, and more devices are connected to the network without consciousness.Therefore, security awareness is higher than before, and self -defense is required.

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