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Which of the following provides the BEST method for maintaining the security of corporate applications pushed to employee-owned mobile devices?

The correct answer is B. Implementing mobile device management (MDM). The most effective method for securing corporate applications on employee-owned mobile devices is implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM).

Submitted by cyberguy42· Apr 18, 2026Protection of Information Assets

Question

Which of the following provides the BEST method for maintaining the security of corporate applications pushed to employee-owned mobile devices?

Options

  • ADisabling unnecessary network connectivity options
  • BImplementing mobile device management (MDM)
  • CEnabling remote data destruction capabilities
  • DRequiring security awareness training for mobile users

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    8% (4)
  • B
    86% (43)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

The most effective method for securing corporate applications on employee-owned mobile devices is implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM).

ADisabling unnecessary network connectivity options

Disabling unnecessary network connectivity options is a good security practice but is typically a subset of what MDM can enforce and manage across multiple devices, rather than the overarching best method.

BImplementing mobile device management (MDM)Correct

Implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) provides comprehensive control over mobile devices, including employee-owned ones, allowing organizations to enforce security policies, manage applications, configure settings, and remotely wipe corporate data. MDM ensures consistent security posture for business applications on diverse personal devices.

CEnabling remote data destruction capabilities

Enabling remote data destruction capabilities is a critical feature for data loss prevention, especially if a device is lost or stolen, but it's a reactive measure and only one component of a holistic mobile security strategy that MDM offers.

DRequiring security awareness training for mobile users

Requiring security awareness training for mobile users is essential for user behavior, but it does not provide the technical controls or enforcement mechanisms needed to secure applications on devices.

Concept tested: Mobile device security, BYOD, Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune

Topics

#Mobile Device Management (MDM)#BYOD Security#Mobile Application Security#Information Asset Protection

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