The MOST significant security issue resulting from the growth in the number of mobile devices and an increase in their flexibility is the:

The correct answer is B. higher exposure to threats. The rapid growth and flexibility of mobile devices most significantly increases exposure to threats (more endpoints, varied networks, higher likelihood of loss/theft, and expanded attack surface), which drives overall risk upward.

Submitted by femi9· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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Options

Acomplexity of support.
Bhigher exposure to threats.
Clack of accountability.
Ddiversity of operating systems.

How the community answered

(21 responses)

A
5% (1)
B
90% (19)
C
5% (1)

Explanation

The rapid growth and flexibility of mobile devices most significantly increases exposure to threats (more endpoints, varied networks, higher likelihood of loss/theft, and expanded attack surface), which drives overall risk upward.

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#Mobile Security#Threat Exposure#Risk Identification#Attack Surface

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