CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 492

An organization has a growing workforce that is mostly driven by additions to the sales department. Each newly hired salesperson relies on a mobile device to conduct business. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is wondering if the organization may need to scale down just as quickly as it scaled up. The CIO is also concerned about the organization's security and customer privacy. Which of the following would be BEST to address the CIO's concerns?

Answer options

• A. Disallow new hires from using mobile devices for six months.
• B. Select four devices for the sales department to use in a CYOD model.
• C. Implement BYOD for the sales department while leveraging the MDM.
• D. Deploy mobile devices using the COPE methodology.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because implementing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows employees to use their personal devices while utilizing MDM (Mobile Device Management) to ensure security and compliance, addressing privacy concerns. Option A restricts device usage, which is counterproductive. Option B limits device choice, which may not be flexible enough for a growing team. Option D, while effective, may not provide the same level of user flexibility and control as BYOD combined with MDM.