Juan realizes that more and more employees at his company are using smart phones. He wants to assess the risk posed by these devices. Which of the following best describes the most significant risk from smart phones?
A.
Smart phones extend the network and introduce new attack vectors
B.
Smart phones can be a way for employees to steal data
C.
Smart phones pose no real additional risks
D.
Smart phones can be a distraction to employees
Explanation:
Smart phones extend your network perimeter and introduce a new vector for malware to be introduced to your network.Answer option D is incorrect. While smart phones may be a distraction, that is not the primary risk from them.
Answer option B is incorrect. While smart phones could be used to steal data, that is a less significant and less common risk.
Answer option C is incorrect. Smart phones do indeed pose new risks.