CompTIA Security+ Question D-84

Which of the following technical controls helps to prevent Smartphones from connecting to a corporate network?

A. Application white listing
B. Remote wiping
C. Acceptable use policy
D. Mobile device management

Answer: D

Explanation:
Mobile device management (MDM) is allows for managing the mobile devices that employees use to access company resources. MDM is intended to improve security, provide monitoring, enable remote management, and support troubleshooting. It can be used to push or remove applications, manage data, and enforce configuration settings on these devices.

CompTIA Security+ Question C-53

Vendors typically ship software applications with security settings disabled by default to ensure a wide range of interoperability with other applications and devices. A security administrator should perform which of the following before deploying new software?

A. Application white listing
B. Network penetration testing
C. Application hardening
D. Input fuzzing testing

Answer: C

Explanation:
Hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its surface of vulnerability. Reducing the surface of vulnerability typically includes removing unnecessary functions and features, removing unnecessary usernames or logins and disabling unnecessary services.

CompTIA Security+ Question B-39

A user attempts to install new and relatively unknown software recommended by a colleague. The user is unable to install the program, despite having successfully installed other programs previously. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause for the user’s inability to complete the installation?

A. Application black listing
B. Network Intrusion Prevention System
C. Group policy
D. Application white listing

Answer: A