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The easiest front-line measure you can take to improve the iPad's security
is to set a passcode lock that must be entered when the iPad is woken
from sleep. The passcode can be a four-digit number or a longer, more
secure, phrase (
Figure 11.1
).
Figure 11.1
Unlocking the
iPad using
a phrase
1.
Go to Settings > General and tap the Passcode Lock button.
2.
To require an alphanumeric passcode, turn the Simple Passcode
switch to Off. Otherwise, proceed to the next step to use a four-digit
number.
3.
Tap the Turn Passcode On button, which brings up the Set Passcode
dialog (
Figure 11.2
).
4.
Enter a four-digit code, then re-enter it to confirm.
5.
The passcode dialog is initially set to appear whenever you wake the
iPad. If that's too aggressive, tap the Require Passcode button and
