Use a strong passcode
Enable Face ID or Touch ID
Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID
Keep iPadOS updated
Download apps only from the App Store
Review app permissions regularly
Disable unnecessary location access
Restrict camera and microphone access when not needed
Use Screen Time restrictions
Turn on Find My iPad
Enable automatic app updates
Remove unused apps
Avoid jailbreaking the iPad
Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
Sign out of apps you no longer use
Check privacy settings for each app
Use Safari content and privacy blockers
Turn off Bluetooth and AirDrop when not needed
Back up the iPad regularly
Use secure passwords with a password manager
Monitor Apple ID sign-in activity