iSACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following is a potential issue with remote users' computers?

1. Excessive file sharing

2. Inadequate physical security

3. Overuse of system resources

4. High bandwidth usage

The correct answer is: Inadequate physical security

Inadequate physical security is a significant concern for remote users' computers because these devices are often used outside of a controlled environment, such as an office or secure facility. When employees work remotely, their computers can be vulnerable to theft or unauthorized access, especially if they are left unattended in public places like coffee shops or libraries. Without the protections typically found in secured office spaces—such as access control systems, surveillance cameras, and secure storage—remote users must rely on individual discipline and informal measures to protect sensitive information. This lack of physical security can lead to data breaches or compromise critical business information if devices are lost or stolen. In contrast, while excessive file sharing, overuse of system resources, and high bandwidth usage are issues that can affect remote work, they do not pose the same immediate risk to physical data security as inadequate physical security does. Issues like file sharing primarily relate to data governance and usage policies, system resource management concerns impact performance, and high bandwidth usage deals with network efficiency rather than direct threats to the integrity of the hardware itself.