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Question #: 35
Topic #: 1
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A financial organization has offices located globally. Per the organization's policies and procedures, all executives who conduct business overseas must have their mobile devices checked for malicious software or evidence of tampering upon their return. The information security department oversees this process, and no executive has had a device compromised. The Chief Information Security Officer wants to implement an additional safeguard to protect the organization's data.
Which of the following controls would work BEST to protect the privacy of the data if a device is stolen?

  • A. Implement a mobile device wiping solution for use if a device is lost or stolen.
  • B. Install a DLP solution to track data flow.
  • C. Install an encryption solution on all mobile devices.
  • D. Train employees to report a lost or stolen laptop to the security department immediately.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Apollo28
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: A
I chose A for the main reason of my video watching: ""Privacy is about the individual, confidentiality is about the data. Encryption is used for confidentiality"
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Chilaqui1es
1 year, 7 months ago
"It can't be wiped if a device is turned off, in airplane mode, or otherwise cut off from the network." I am choosing encryption.
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Dree_Dogg
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Gotta have encryption. Don't over think it.
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supernewtechnewbie
1 year, 9 months ago
A would be the best answer. This is back from security plus. In order to secure data at rest, data in transit on mobile devices, laptops etc, you should have a mobile device management solution active in the case the device is lost or stolen, a remote wiping solution is needed. The answer is actually A.
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Big_Dre
1 year, 9 months ago
anytime you hear privacy encryption is the way to go. All data at rest or in use should be encrypted if you are looking for confidentiality/privacy
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Dutch012
1 year, 11 months ago
He wants an additional safeguard to protect the organization's data, so I think that means data is already encrypted, 90% remote wiping is the correct answer.
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alayeluwa
2 years, 1 month ago
Stop overthinking it with all these some countries does not allow encryption. Encryption is the best answer here. You have to be able to connect to the device MDM to wipe (Goodluck). With encryption, take it 5 million feet deep with no signal, data will still be encrypted.
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uday1985
1 year, 9 months ago
what if the attacker had the credentials to login ? how good encryption in this scenario ?
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1 year, 6 months ago
What if the device is in airplane mode? Device can't be wiped. Data protection = encryption. C is the right answer.
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NerdAlert
2 years, 2 months ago
This question is kicking my butt because what if the device is stolen and unlocked - what good will encryption do?! At the same time, what if remote wipe is enabled, but airplane mode is turned on. What good will remote wipe do?!
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NerdAlert
2 years, 1 month ago
also this question is just like #168 but the remote wipe answer is written differently
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HereToStudy
2 years, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Encryption
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DUD899
2 years, 2 months ago
AI says encryption
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2Fish
2 years, 2 months ago
A or C? I hope I don't get this one. While there are countries that do not allow encryption on mobile devices, you are also able to apply for an import license, or may fall under "personal use". Encryption can be used for nefarious reasons. Data wipes are possible as long as the device can connect to the internet, check in, and kick the task to wipe. Many times those devices never get put back on the internet. Ugh.. I guess would go with C.
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alayeluwa
2 years, 1 month ago
CompTIA’s questions are all U.S. based.
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kill_chain
1 year, 11 months ago
granted but the question does say offices located globally
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Cyber_Guru
2 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Encryption of mobile devices is not allowed in all countries , since the question says employees travel overseas Mobile Device Wiping solution is the correct answer.
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absabs
2 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
In this scenario, the organization wants to implement an additional safeguard to protect the privacy of its data if a mobile device is stolen. One of the best controls to achieve this goal would be to enable full-disk encryption on the devices. Full-disk encryption protects the data stored on a device by encrypting all of its contents, including the operating system and system files. This makes it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access the data, even if the device is stolen or lost. Other possible controls that the organization may consider implementing include implementing strong password policies, enforcing multi-factor authentication, and using mobile device management (MDM) solutions to remotely wipe data from lost or stolen devices. However, given that the question is specifically asking for the BEST control to protect the privacy of the data in case of a stolen device, full-disk encryption is the most appropriate option.
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AaronS1990
2 years, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C would be the best. Remote wipe also would protect well but it may be some time between the loss/theft of the device and you realizing it is gone and initiating the wipe.
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david124
2 years, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: C
chat GPT says C LUL
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AaronS1990
2 years, 4 months ago
Another unhelpful comment of you just telling us what chat GPT says...
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corboonstra
2 years, 5 months ago
I would go for C encryption, if the thieves really want to have the data the can put it in a Faraday cage and extract the data later in a secure room with no signal... Remote wipe is not going to help then.
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lordguck
2 years, 6 months ago
I'd prefer C but have to go with A, as there are countries which prohibit the use of encryption.
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Mr_BuCk3th34D
2 years, 6 months ago
You're overthinking the question. Even if you can remotely wipe a device, that doesn't mean one will have available time to do it before any data loss. If a device is encrypted, it doesn't matter if it was lost/stolen, no one can tamper with its content.
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db97
2 years, 4 months ago
This completely makes sense
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NerdAlert
1 year, 9 months ago
unless it is stolen and unlocked
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