A company is allowing a BYOD policy for its staff.
Which of the following is a best practice that can decrease the risk of users jailbreaking mobile devices?
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A. B. C. D.D.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies can introduce additional security risks to a company's network and data. One such risk is the possibility of users jailbreaking their mobile devices. Jailbreaking refers to the process of removing software restrictions imposed by the device manufacturer, which allows users to install unauthorized apps and modify system settings. This can compromise the device's security and potentially lead to a breach of sensitive company information.
To decrease the risk of users jailbreaking mobile devices in a BYOD policy, the best practice is to prevent the installation of applications from a third-party application store. Option B is the correct answer.
Explanation of other options:
A. Installing a corporately monitored mobile antivirus on the devices can help detect and remove malware from the device. However, it does not address the issue of users jailbreaking their devices.
C. Building a custom ROM that can prevent jailbreaking is not practical as it requires significant technical expertise and resources.
D. Requiring applications to be digitally signed can help ensure that they are from a trusted source. However, it does not prevent users from jailbreaking their devices or installing unauthorized apps.
In summary, preventing the installation of applications from a third-party application store is the best practice for decreasing the risk of users jailbreaking mobile devices in a BYOD policy.