CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 983

An administrator has concerns regarding the traveling sales team who works primarily from smart phones.
Given the sensitive nature of their work, which of the following would BEST prevent access to the data in case of loss or theft?

Answer options

• A. Enable screensaver locks when the phones are not in use to prevent unauthorized access
• B. Configure the smart phones so that the stored data can be destroyed from a centralized location
• C. Configure the smart phones so that all data is saved to removable media and kept separate from the device
• D. Enable GPS tracking on all smart phones so that they can be quickly located and recovered

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because configuring smartphones to allow for remote data destruction is the most effective way to ensure that sensitive information is not compromised if the device is lost or stolen. Option A only prevents unauthorized access when the phone is idle, while option C does not address the risk of theft directly, and option D focuses on recovery rather than securing the data.