8: 8 Mobile Device Security

Question 1

Cellular Networks

Answer 1

Most urban and suburban areas - 20+ mile range

Question 2

Wi-Fi Networks

Answer 2

Cover short range with higher bandwidth

Question 3

Point to Multipoint

Answer 3

Connects a single base station to many clients

Question 4

Point to Point

Answer 4

Connects two fixed-based stations to each other

Question 5

Satellite communications

Answer 5

Work almost anywhere, but slow and expensive.

Question 6

GPS

Answer 6

Provides precise location information to anywhere on earth

Question 7

NFC

Answer 7

Covers very close range (CM) distances

Question 8

Bluetooth

Answer 8

30-50 feet

Question 9

Infrared Communication

Answer 9

Requires a clear bath between transmitter and receiver - short distances

Question 10

Four-Digit Passcode

Answer 10

Default - not good security

Question 11

Biometric authentication

Answer 11

Convenient secure alternative

Question 12

Full-Device Encryption

Answer 12

Protects sensitive information - default on Apple and Android devices

Question 13

Remote wiping technology

Answer 13

Removes data from lost or stolen devices

Question 14

MDM

Answer 14

Mobile Device Management - provides solutions to manage settings across many mobile devices

Question 15

MDM Features

Answer 15

Perform device configuration management i.e. prevent users from modifying security settings, control data stored, manage applications

Question 16

Storage Segmentation

Answer 16

Separates segment of device for private information