Mobile Device Security Quiz

Why should mobile devices of employees be registered in a corporate asset register?

• To track their usage and ownership regardless of whether they are provided by the organization or not.

• To ensure that employees can use their personal devices for work-related tasks.

• To allow employees to have unrestricted access to the corporate network.

• To monitor only the devices provided by the organization.

What is a key concern associated with unconventional/stealth storage devices like USB drives?

• They are easily detectable and have no impact on cybersecurity.

• They can potentially introduce viruses and malware into the corporate network.

• They are too large to be a security risk.

• They provide faster data transfer speeds with no security implications.

Which software solution helps control unauthorized access to plug and play devices?

• Antivirus software

• Firewall software

• DeviceLock

• VPN software

What should be done with a mobile device when an employee leaves the organization?

• Allow the device to be used by the next employee.

• Return it to the IT department for deactivation and cleansing.

• Dispose of the device immediately.

• Keep the device with the employee's supervisor.

What is the primary reason for encrypting data on mobile devices?

• To make the device look more professional.

• To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information if the device is lost or stolen.

• To increase the device's performance.

• To ensure the device's compatibility with other software.

What is the purpose of implementing strong encryption algorithms like AES in database files?

• To enhance the visual appearance of the database.

• To make it easier to access the database without a key.

• To protect the database from unauthorized access if the encryption key is lost.

• To improve the performance of the database.

Which measure is recommended to prevent data theft from a lost or stolen mobile device?

• Encrypting only the sensitive files on the device.

• Encrypting the entire file system on the device.

• Using weak passwords to make it easier to remember them.

• Avoiding the use of any encryption.

How can organizations reduce the risk associated with mobile computing devices?

• By ignoring the risks and focusing solely on productivity.

• By implementing additional security technologies and creating a specific framework for mobile computing.

• By allowing unrestricted use of all types of mobile devices.

• By removing all mobile devices from the workplace.

What should an organization do if a mobile device with sensitive data is lost or stolen?

• Immediately notify the law enforcement agency and change passwords.

• Wait until the device is found before taking any action.

• Continue using the device as if nothing happened.

• Ignore the incident if the data is not immediately compromised.

What is a physical security countermeasure for laptops?

• Using encryption software to protect data.

• Securing the laptop with cables and locks.

• Disabling unnecessary user accounts.

• Installing antivirus software.