CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 728

A user loses a COPE device. Which of the following should the user do NEXT to protect the data on the device?

Answer options

• A. Call the company help desk to remotely wipe the device.
• B. Report the loss to authorities.
• C. Check with corporate physical security for the device.
• D. Identify files that are potentially missing on the device.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct action is to call the company help desk to remotely wipe the device, ensuring that any sensitive data is erased to prevent unauthorized access. Reporting to authorities, checking with corporate security, or identifying missing files does not directly protect the data on the lost device as effectively as a remote wipe would.