Question

Which of the following is the MOST effective data loss control when connecting a personally owned mobile device to the corporate email system?

A. Email must be stored in an encrypted format on the mobile device.

B. Email synchronization must be prevented when connected to a public Wi-Fi hotspot.

C. A senior manager must approve each connection.

D. Users must agree to allow the mobile device to be wiped if it is lost.

Correct Answer: A???????? or   D?????????????

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Note

■ Some good websites claim that the correct answer is A ("Email must be stored in an encrypted format on the mobile device").

■ Others good websites claim that the correct answer is D ("Users must agree to allow the mobile device to be wiped if it is lost.").

■ Both are valid, because one of them is "technically" better???
    • Option A: Are attachments (email) also encrypted? If not, option D is better
    • Option D: If the mobile is unreachable (let's say a smart thief) what happens?

Many thanks for your support!

Answer 1

Correct Answer : D

If your phone does end up landing in the wrong hands, you can at least make sure they don't get your organization information. When the device is no longer in the possession of the employee, it is prone to misuse, unauthorized access by illicit means that are difficult to predict. In such cases, the most urgent and crucial action to be taken for protecting corporate data is a remote wipe-off. That will bepossible only if user has agreed. Hence option D.