An organization provides notebook PCs, cable wire locks, smartphone access, and virtual private network (VPN) access to its remote employees. Which of the following is MOST important for the information security manager to ensure?
An organization provides notebook PCs, cable wire locks, smartphone access, and virtual private network (VPN) access to its remote employees. Which of the following is MOST important for the information security manager to ensure?
Ensuring that employees use the VPN when accessing the organization's online resources is the most important because VPNs encrypt communication between the user's device and the organization's network. This provides secure access, protecting sensitive information from being intercepted or compromised. Other measures like training on acceptable use policy or physical security are also important but do not directly ensure the secure transmission of data, which is critical for remote access.
All options are important but A will cover the remaining options.
Acceptable use policy
Option A cover all the B, C, D.
C - Use the VPN when accessing the organization’s online resources is crucial. VPNs encrypt communication, ensuring confidentiality and secure access. This directly mitigates risks associated with remote connections. Option A is it is not the most critical concern when providing remote access to employees. Acceptable use policies cover general guidelines, but they don’t directly address the security of remote connections.