Which of the following can be used to mitigate risk if a mobile device is lost?

The correct answer is D. Strong passwords. If a mobile device is physically lost, the primary risk is unauthorized access to the data stored on it. A strong password (or PIN/passcode) on the device's lock screen prevents an unauthorized person who finds or steals the device from accessing its contents. A cable lock…

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ACable lock
BTransport encryption
CVoice encryption
DStrong passwords

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A
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B
4% (2)
C
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D
85% (41)

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If a mobile device is physically lost, the primary risk is unauthorized access to the data stored on it. A strong password (or PIN/passcode) on the device's lock screen prevents an unauthorized person who finds or steals the device from accessing its contents. A cable lock prevents theft of the device but does nothing once it is already lost. Transport encryption protects data in transit over a network, not data at rest on the device. Voice encryption protects phone calls. Of the options given, strong passwords directly mitigate the risk of data exposure when the device is no longer in the owner's possession.

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