CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)SecurityMedium
A company is implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. To ensure corporate data remains secure on employees' personal smartphones while respecting their privacy for personal data, the IT department wants to create a secure, isolated environment for company applications and data. Which mobile security concept best addresses this requirement?
- AContainerization
- BRemote wipe
- CBiometric authentication
- DScreen lock enforcement
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Containerization
Containerization creates a separate, encrypted area on a mobile device where corporate data and applications reside, isolated from personal data. This allows IT to manage and secure corporate assets without interfering with an employee's personal use of the device.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Remote wipe deletes all data on a device and doesn't allow for separation of corporate and personal data.
- C. Biometric authentication secures access to the device or apps but doesn't isolate data within the device.
- D. Screen lock enforcement is a basic security measure but doesn't isolate corporate data.
Containerization (Mobile Security)
A mobile security strategy that creates a secure, encrypted, and isolated environment (a 'container') on a mobile device for corporate applications and data, separate from personal data.
- Isolates corporate data from personal data.
- Allows IT to manage corporate apps/data without full device control.
- Enhances security for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies.
Memory trick: Keep your work in a box, your personal life separate but safe.