CH05 Mobile Device Security

Question 1

What is the highest level of wireless security?

Answer 1

WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

This level relies on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for its encryption algorithm

Question 2

What is AES ?

Answer 2

AES =Advanced Encryption Standard

Question 3

How does Bluetooth connect to a mobile device securely?

Answer 3

Bluetooth pairing creates a shared link key to encrypt the connection

Question 4

What is SIM ?

Answer 4

SIM = Subscriber Identity Module

Integrated circuit that securely stores the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key

Question 5

What is SIM Cloning ?

Answer 5

Allows two phones to utilize the same service and allows an attacker to gain access to the phone’s data

Question 6

What is Bluejacking ?

Answer 6

One of Bluetooth attacks.

Sending of unsolicited messages to Bluetooth enabled devices.
Bluejacking sends information to a device

Question 7

What is Bluesnarfing ?

Answer 7

One of Bluetooth attacks.

Unauthorized access of information from a wireless device over a Bluetooth connection.
Bluesnarfing takes information from a device.

Question 8

What is TLS ?

Answer 8

TLS = Transport Layer Security

Question 9

What is MDM ?

Answer 9

MDM = Mobile Device Management

Centralized software solution that allows system administrators to create and enforce policies across its mobile devices.

The organization can control the OS level and apps getting installed through Mobile Device Management

Question 10

What is Geotagging ?

Answer 10

Embedding of the geolocation coordinates into a piece of data (i.e., a photo)

Question 11

What is BYOD ?

Answer 11

BYOD = Bring Your Own Device

Question 12

What is Storage Segmentation in terms of Mobile Device Security?

Answer 12

Creating a clear separation between personal and company data on a single device

Question 13

What is CYOD ?

Answer 13

CYOD = Choose Your own device.
The company gives you a phone and they can manage it.
MDM (Mobile Device Management) can prevent certain applications from being installed on the device

Question 14

What are the 10 ways that you can harden Mobile Devices?

Answer 14

1. Update your device to the latest version of the software
2. Install AntiVirus
3. Train users on proper security and use of the device
4. Only install apps from the official mobile stores
5. Do not root or jailbreak your devices
6. Only use v2 SIM cards with your devices
7. Turn off all unnecessary features
8. Turn on encryption for voice and data
9. Use strong passwords or biometrics
10. Don’t allow BYOD