Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to recommend when corporate mobile devices are being replaced?

The correct answer is B. Securely transfer organizational data on old devices.. The most important consideration when replacing corporate mobile devices is ensuring that organizational data is securely transferred (and removed from old devices). This prevents data loss or unauthorized access, maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of corporate informa

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

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AVerify that technical specifications are identical on the old and new devices.
BSecurely transfer organizational data on old devices.
CEnsure the teams handling the replacements have security clearance.
DRemove old devices from the asset inventory after being replaced.

How the community answered

(31 responses)

A
13% (4)
B
74% (23)
C
6% (2)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

The most important consideration when replacing corporate mobile devices is ensuring that organizational data is securely transferred (and removed from old devices). This prevents data loss or unauthorized access, maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of corporate information during the replacement process.

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#Mobile device security#Data sanitization#Asset disposal#Data protection

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