Security: Compare and contrast various methods for securing mobile devices

Question 1

Which security measure is considered to be the easiest to implement for mobile devices?

Answer 1

Passcode locks

Question 2

______ occurs when a mobile device records the location of said device periodically and stores information in a central location.

This is considered a security concern as law enforcement may be able to access this information

Answer 2

Geotracking

Question 3

What is the greatest threat to the security of mobile devices?

Answer 3

Theft

followed by excessive permissions, then geolocation/GPS services

Question 4

How would you remove all the data off an iPhone with remote wipe enabled?

Answer 4

1) log in to icloud.com
2) select “find my iPhone”
3) select the device from the list
4) select “Erase iPhone”

Question 5

Which mobile device application helps when a mobile device is stolen, but also raises privacy concerns?

Answer 5

Locator applications