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Isaca Cybersecurity-Audit-Certificate Exam - Topic 1 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's Cybersecurity-Audit-Certificate exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is the GREATEST risk pertaining to sensitive data leakage when users set mobile devices to "always on" mode?

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The GREATEST risk pertaining to sensitive data leakage when users set mobile devices to ''always on'' mode is thatauthorization tokens could be exploited. Authorization tokens are pieces of data that are used to authenticate users and grant them access to certain resources or services. Authorization tokens are often stored on mobile devices to enable seamless and convenient access without requiring users to enter their credentials repeatedly. However, if users set their mobile devices to ''always on'' mode, they increase the risk of losing their devices or having them stolen by attackers. Attackers can then access the authorization tokens stored on the devices and use them to impersonate the users or access their sensitive data.


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Nobuko
5 days ago
I remember a practice question about data leakage, and it focused on how constant connectivity can expose data to interception.
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Elinore
10 days ago
I think the biggest risk might be unauthorized access to sensitive data since the device is always connected. But I'm not entirely sure.
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Beata
15 days ago
Ah, this is a good question. I'll need to weigh the different security implications of "always on" mode and determine which one poses the greatest risk for sensitive data leakage.
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Destiny
20 days ago
I think I know the answer to this. The biggest risk is probably around increased exposure of sensitive data if the device is lost or stolen while in "always on" mode. I'll explain that in my response.
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Barbra
25 days ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are probably a few potential risks to consider, but I'll need to really analyze the question to identify the greatest one.
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Alishia
1 month ago
Okay, let's see. I'm guessing the main risk here is around unauthorized access to sensitive data. I'll need to consider how that could happen with "always on" mode.
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Jerry
1 month ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different risks of having mobile devices in "always on" mode.
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