Mobile Device, End-User, and small Business Computing

Question 1

What are the risks of mobile devices?

Answer 1

User installed applications can create security risks (e.g. spyware)

Loss and theft (ever lost your smartphone?)

Question 2

What are challenges of mobile devices?

Answer 2

Redesigning displays, ensuring functionality across platforms, fat fingers, tiny keyboards

Question 3

What are end-user systems development risks?

Answer 3

No knowledge or application of SDLC

Inadequate system testing and documentation

Poor data controls

Question 4

T/F: Software and program development and implementation should be reviewed and tested from third-parties?

Answer 4

TRUE- for segregation of duties.

Also want to make sure we are storing off-site to protect

Question 5

What are small business environment and end-user computing risks?

Answer 5

• harder to control

- Higher risk of error, defalcation, system failure

Question 6

What are small business environment characteristics?

Answer 6

• Exclusively microcomputers
• No centralized Info Tech (IT) department (Outsourced IT?)
• Poor segregation of duties (incompatible functions are often combined)

Question 7

What are small business environment computing risks? How can you mitigate those risks?

Answer 7

Physical access- unprotected computing sites

• Want to require usernames and strong passwords
• Automatic log-outs
• Have a plan for data back-up, establish and enforce polices