Which of the following is an IS auditor's MOST important area of focus when assessing the security of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) devices for a healthcare company?

The correct answer is A. Verifying the encryption of data transmission between IoT devices and the cloud. In a healthcare environment, IoT devices often transmit sensitive patient data. The IS auditor’s primary focus should be ensuring that this data is encrypted during transmission to prevent interception or unauthorized disclosure, thereby maintaining confidentiality and…

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

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AVerifying the encryption of data transmission between IoT devices and the cloud
BEnsuring devices are running the latest firmware and software updates
CMonitoring the power consumption of IoT devices to assess their efficiency
DVerifying the physical placement of IoT sensors for optimal data collection

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A
66% (19)
B
21% (6)
C
10% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

In a healthcare environment, IoT devices often transmit sensitive patient data. The IS auditor’s primary focus should be ensuring that this data is encrypted during transmission to prevent interception or unauthorized disclosure, thereby maintaining confidentiality and compliance with healthcare data protection requirements.

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#IoT Security#Data Encryption#Wireless Security#Healthcare Security

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