CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 395

Which of the following is the GREATEST risk to a company by allowing employees to physically bring their personal smartphones to work?

Answer options

• A. Taking pictures of proprietary information and equipment in restricted areas.
• B. Installing soft token software to connect to the company's wireless network.
• C. Company cannot automate patch management on personally-owned devices.
• D. Increases the attack surface by having more target devices on the company's campus

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights the risk of employees capturing sensitive information in secure locations, potentially leading to data leaks. Options B and C, while concerns, do not present immediate threats to proprietary information. Option D, although valid, does not directly relate to the immediate risk of data exposure like option A does.