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Which of the following can be used to mitigate risk if …

Which of the following can be used to mitigate risk if a mobile device is lost?

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A.
Cable lock

B.
Transport encryption

C.
Voice encryption

D.
Strong passwords

Explanation:
Passwords are the most likely mechanism that can be used to mitigate risk when a mobile device is lost. A strong password would be more difficult to crack.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Cable locks are theft deterrent devices that can be used to tether a device to a fixed point keep smaller devices from being easy to steal.
B: Transport encryption is a mechanism used to encrypt network communications in which only the payload is encrypted.
C: Voice encryption is used to protect audio (voice) transmission.

Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 249, 369, 407


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