Cisco CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) 200-201Security ConceptsMedium
A company is implementing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy. To mitigate the risk of malware spreading from personal devices to the corporate network, the security team decides to isolate corporate applications and data within a secure, encrypted container on each employee's device. What endpoint security concept does this strategy represent?
- APatch Management
- BApplication Sandboxing
- CEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- DMobile Device Management (MDM)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Application Sandboxing
Application sandboxing involves isolating applications and their data in a restricted environment, preventing them from interacting with other parts of the system or network. In a BYOD context, this strategy creates a secure container for corporate resources, limiting the impact of potential malware on the personal device.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Patch management focuses on updating software to fix vulnerabilities, not isolating applications.
- C. EDR focuses on detecting and responding to threats on endpoints, not primarily on isolating applications proactively.
- D. MDM is a broader strategy for managing and securing mobile devices, but 'sandboxing' specifically describes the isolation technique.
Application Sandboxing
A security mechanism for isolating running programs, usually to mitigate system failures or software vulnerabilities from spreading.
- Creates a restricted environment for applications.
- Limits access to system resources and other applications.
- Crucial for security in BYOD and web browsing.
Memory trick: Sandbox: A safe play area for apps, separate from the rest of the device.