CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)Security OperationsMedium
A company issues corporate smartphones to sales staff and needs the ability to remotely wipe data, enforce screen-lock policies, and push approved apps to all devices from a central console. Which solution BEST meets this requirement?
- AVirtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
- BMobile device management (MDM)
- CNetwork access control (NAC)
- DData loss prevention (DLP)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Mobile device management (MDM)
MDM platforms provide centralized management of mobile devices, including remote wipe, policy enforcement, and application deployment, which directly matches the stated requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. VDI streams a virtual desktop but does not manage physical mobile device settings.
- C. NAC controls network admission based on device posture, not app/policy management.
- D. DLP inspects and blocks sensitive data movement, not device configuration or wipe.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
A platform that centrally enforces security policies, deploys applications, and can remotely wipe or lock managed mobile devices.
- Supports remote wipe and lock for lost/stolen devices
- Enforces encryption, PIN, and app whitelisting policies
- Often paired with BYOD or corporate-owned device programs
Memory trick: MDM is the remote control for every company phone.