A company is deploying a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and is concerned about securing corporate data on employees' personal smartphones. Which of the following is the BEST endpoint protection measure to address this specific concern?
Requiring biometric authentication to access corporate apps
Implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) software
Installing antivirus software on all personal devices
Enforcing regular updates to all applications installed on the devices
The correct answer is Mobile Device Management (MDM) software because it allows the company to enforce security policies, remotely wipe corporate data, and manage devices uniformly without fully infringing on the personal use of the device. Antivirus software is important, but it is not as encompassing for a BYOD approach where control over the entire device is necessary. Biometric authentication increases security but does not protect corporate data if the device is lost or the employee leaves the company. Regularly updating apps is good practice but does not provide the granular control and security for corporate data that MDM software offers.
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