CAS-005 · Question #415
A company is migrating from company-owned phones to a BYOD strategy for mobile devices. The pilot program will start with the executive management team and be rolled out to the rest of the staff in…
The correct answer is C. Remotely wipe the device. Remotely wiping a lost mobile device ensures that any company data or credentials stored locally are erased, preventing unauthorized access even if the phone falls into the wrong hands. This control directly addresses the risk of data exposure on a lost device.
Question
A company is migrating from company-owned phones to a BYOD strategy for mobile devices. The pilot program will start with the executive management team and be rolled out to the rest of the staff in phases. The company’s Chief Financial Officer loses a phone multiple times a year. Which of the following will most likely secure the data on the lost device?
Options
- ARequire a VPN to be active to access company data.
- BSet up different profiles based on the person's risk.
- CRemotely wipe the device.
- DRequire MFA to access company applications.
How the community answered
(19 responses)- B5% (1)
- C89% (17)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
Remotely wiping a lost mobile device ensures that any company data or credentials stored locally are erased, preventing unauthorized access even if the phone falls into the wrong hands. This control directly addresses the risk of data exposure on a lost device.
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