A mobile device awareness program would best enable an organization to address the security risks associated with a recently implemented bring your own device (BYOD) strategy. A mobile device awareness program is a set of activities that aim to educate and inform the employees about the benefits, challenges, and best practices of using their personal mobile devices for work purposes. A mobile device awareness program can help the organization to:
Communicate the organization’s policies and expectations regarding BYOD, such as which devices are allowed, what data can be accessed or stored, and what security measures are required.
Raise the employees’ awareness of the potential threats and vulnerabilities that affect their mobile devices, such as malware, phishing, data leakage, or device loss.
Provide the employees with guidance and tips on how to protect their mobile devices and the organization’s data, such as using strong passwords, encryption, antivirus software, remote wipe, or VPN.
Encourage the employees to report any incidents or issues related to their mobile devices, such as suspicious messages, unauthorized access, or device damage.
A mobile device awareness program can help the organization to reduce the security risks associated with BYOD by enhancing the employees’ knowledge, skills, and behavior in using their mobile devices securely and responsibly. Amobile device awareness program can also help the organization to comply with relevant regulations and standards that governdata privacy and security in the cloud1.
The other options are not as effective as a mobile device awareness program in enabling an organization to address the security risks associated with BYOD. Option A, mobile device tracking program, is a tool that allows the organization to monitor and locate the employees’ mobile devices in case of loss or theft. However, this tool may not prevent or detect other types of security risks, such as malware infection or data breach. Option B, mobile device upgrade program, is a process that ensures that the employees’ mobile devices are running the latest versions of operating systems and applications. However, this process may not address other aspects of security, such as user behavior or data protection. Option C, mobile device testing program, is a method that verifies the functionality and compatibility of the employees’ mobile devices with the organization’s systems and networks. However, this method may not cover all the scenarios or factors that may affect the security of the mobile devices or the organization’s data2.
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