Quiz: Mobile Device Security -- Who else can hear me now?

1. True or False: Every month, more than 13 million mobile phones are left in taxis in large cities throughout the U.S. and Europe.
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2. This is the unauthorized download of data from a computer to a small device with storage capacity, such as a flash drive, iPhone, iPod or other MP3 player. What is it?
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3. This client/server protocol and software enables communication between remote and central servers for authentication and authorization of dial-in users. What is it?
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4. Which wireless protocol is more secure, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)?
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5. You can create an isolated wireless network by adding a different SSID to an access point as a simple way to improve security. What does SSID stand for?
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6. Allowing workers to connect to an organization's servers using a wireless network introduces a host of risks. Most security experts recommend the use of a mobile ______, a network configuration in which mobile devices access an intranet securely while moving from one physical location to another. What is it?
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7. True or False: If you don't protect the financial data used in commercial transactions on mobile devices, you could be subject to a $10,000 fine.
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8. If a mobile device is lost, mobile compliance regulations may require that a company demonstrate that:
A) The device was encrypted
B) The device never accessed a customer records database
C) Both
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9. A _______ portal can be used to redirect all requests from unknown clients on a wireless network to a special Web page where users must authenticate themselves with valid credentials before they gain access to the Internet. What is it?
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10. True or False: When you work for a privately held company, your mobile device policies must comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
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