Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 241 discussion

I would go with B. Here is the reasoning, for an immediate response to a compromised device, remote swipe may be the best option. But the question asks "What is the best solution to increase mobile data security on all employee's devices?" Implementing FDE across all company devices raises the baseline security for the entire organization ensuring that data on all devices is protected. With compromised credentials a remote swipe might even be too late, if you don't find out fast enough that the device has been stolen.

B. Full disk encryption (FDE). The question was not asking about the single phone that was stolen (in which case a remote wipe may work after the fact); rather, it asks for "the best solution to increase mobile data security on all employees' company mobile devices".

Analysis: The threat actor’s ability to log in suggests the device’s data was accessible post-authentication. Full disk encryption (B) is the best solution, as it ensures all data (corporate and personal) is encrypted and inaccessible without the encryption key, even if credentials are compromised. Containerization (D) is strong but limited to specific data, remote wipe (C) is reactive, and application management (A) doesn’t address data protection directly. For broader mobile data security, encryption is proactive and comprehensive. Final Answer: B. Full disk encryption

The actual answer is MDM, but not here A. irrelevant B. also irrelevant, the actor has already signed in, the encryption is useless at this point C. is more of reaction rather than preventive. Either its B even though technically wrong, or D which is usually paired with MDM.. too many questions like this on these "Theory" exams.. Going with D, closest to the actual answer for this situation and scenario

B. Full disk encryption Explanation: Full disk encryption ensures that all data on a mobile device is encrypted and cannot be accessed without proper authentication. Even if a device is lost or stolen, the threat actor cannot access the data without the encryption key, adding a critical layer of protection. Other Options: A. Application management: Manages apps on devices but does not directly secure the data stored on the device. C. Remote wipe: Allows erasing data on lost devices but is reactive, requiring the device to be online and detected. It is not a preventative measure for data security. D. Containerization: Segregates personal and corporate data but doesn't protect the entire device, leaving other areas vulnerable.

The correct answer is: D. Containerization Explanation: Containerization is the best solution to enhance mobile data security in this scenario because it: Creates a secure, isolated environment for company data and applications on mobile devices. Ensures that even if a device is compromised, personal and corporate data remain segregated, reducing the risk to sensitive corporate data. Allows for secure access and management of corporate resources without impacting personal data on the device.

Remote wipe allows an organization to erase all data on the device remotely, ensuring that even if a threat actor gains physical access and credentials, they cannot access the company data.

Full disk encryption means nothing once the attacker logs in. Remote wipe is the most appropriate response.

The answer is B. The question is what should they do to increase the security o n employees phone. The question is not saying what should they do. with the stolen phone!!

encryption means nothing if they are in using a username and password - remote wipe is need to protect the organization

The condition is "solution to increase mobile data security on all employees' company mobile devices", and that solution is 'B' - FDE

Even if a threat actor gains access to the device, they would still need to bypass additional authentication mechanisms to access the data within the container. IT administrators can enforce security policies within the container, such as restricting copy/paste functions, disabling screenshots, and requiring strong authentication.

To those picking FDE because you wouldn't wipe all users' phones, this is missing the boat. You are implementing a remote wipe solution, NOT wiping everyones' phones. Given the example provided, I can't see anything but C being correct here.

B makes sense

It says "on ALL employees devices" You aren't going to full wipe every employees mobile devices when only one has been infiltrated. Full disk encryption will increase security going forward.

I'm gonna keep it short here because Ty already explained it perfectly, but it's not B. "If someone steals a phone AND has your credentials, the device has already been pwned" and remote wiping the stolen device is pretty much your only option. You just have to hope it gets reported and the security team gets to it fast enough. There are other measures they could have taken beforehand that would make the attacker having the username and password less devastating. This would be a big "oops" moment, all you can do is damage control.

for some reason I thought FDE only worked with Laptops, well in this case I would choose FDE too