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Difficulty: MediumMobile Device and Embedded System Security

An IT technician is configuring dedicated handheld barcode scanners running a customized Android OS for use in a manufacturing warehouse. Warehouse workers have been downloading and installing unauthorized third-party applications directly via APK files using the embedded web browser. The technician needs to prevent users from installing unvetted software while maintaining centralized administrative control. Which of the following policies should the technician enforce?

  1. Disable installation of applications from unknown sources (sideloading)Answer
  2. B
    Configure enterprise containerization with selective wipe capabilities
  3. C
    Enable automatic full-device remote wipe after five failed passcode attempts
  4. D
    Deploy a WPA3-Enterprise wireless network profile with 802.1X authentication

Answer

Disable installation of applications from unknown sources (sideloading)
Disabling application installations from unknown sources (sideloading) prevents users from executing manual APK files downloaded from third-party websites or web browsers, ensuring only vetted applications managed by IT can be installed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the problem scenario
Identify that warehouse users are manually downloading APK files via web browsers and executing them to bypass standard app store controls.
Installing apps directly from unofficial sources outside managed app stores is known as sideloading.
2
Evaluate the appropriate Mobile Device Management (MDM) endpoint control
Determine that disabling the 'Unknown Sources' setting via MDM policy blocks execution and installation of third-party APK packages.
This policy restriction enforces application vetting and limits installation exclusively to administrator-approved repositories.

Key Concept

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Sideloading Restrictions
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Mobile Device and Embedded System Security

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