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Devising Security Solutions Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question What is the best action that a company should take when a mobile device is lost with an active network connection, and a copy of unencrypted confidential data on the device?(1 point) Responses wipe the data wipe the data locate the phone locate the phone lock the phone lock the phone encrypt the data encrypt the data Skip to navigation page 5 of 5

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In the scenario where a mobile device is lost with an active network connection and contains unencrypted confidential data, the best action the company should take is to **wipe the data**. This action ensures that the sensitive information is deleted from the device, preventing unauthorized access.

While locating or locking the device could provide some level of control, wiping the data is the most effective immediate response to safeguard the confidential information. Encryption is a preventive measure that should ideally be implemented before a device is lost, rather than a reaction after the fact.