CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 45

A company is migrating from company-owned phones to a BYOD strategy for mobile devices. The pilot program will start with the executive management team and be rolled out to the rest of the staff in phases. The company's Chief Financial Officer loses a phone multiple times a year.
Which of the following will MOST likely secure the data on the lost device?

Answer options

• A. Require a VPN to be active to access company data.
• B. Set up different profiles based on the person's risk.
• C. Remotely wipe the device.
• D. Require MFA to access company applications.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The most effective way to secure the data on a lost device is to remotely wipe it, which ensures that sensitive information cannot be accessed by unauthorized individuals. While requiring a VPN, setting up different profiles, and enforcing MFA are all useful security measures, they do not provide the immediate data protection needed when a device is lost.