Which of the following should be of GREATEST concern to an IS auditor for work-from-anywhere scenarios as compared to work from home or work from office?

The correct answer is D. Use of insecurely configured wireless networks. The greatest concern for work-from-anywhere scenarios is the use of insecurely configured wireless networks. When employees work in public or unsecured locations, they may connect to public Wi-Fi or unsecured networks that can expose sensitive data to interception and attacks. En

Submitted by chen.hong· Apr 18, 2026Protection of Information Assets

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AInadequate physical security practices in public places
BSusceptibility to targeted phishing attacks
CUse of weak passwords and authentication methods
DUse of insecurely configured wireless networks

How the community answered

(55 responses)

A
16% (9)
B
9% (5)
C
4% (2)
D
71% (39)

Explanation

The greatest concern for work-from-anywhere scenarios is the use of insecurely configured wireless networks. When employees work in public or unsecured locations, they may connect to public Wi-Fi or unsecured networks that can expose sensitive data to interception and attacks. Ensuring secure connections, such as using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other encryption methods, is critical to protecting data in these scenarios.

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#Remote Work Security#Wireless Network Security#Public Wi-Fi Risks#Information Security Concerns

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