Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

You go on a business visit to another country and can’t access a work application on your cell phone. Which MDM feature could be the reason?

1. Data loss prevention

2. Malware protection

3. Remote erase/wipe

4. Geofencing and location services

The correct answer is: Geofencing and location services

The feature that is most likely responsible for preventing access to a work application on your cell phone while you are in another country is geofencing and location services. Geofencing establishes a virtual perimeter for a physical geographic area. Organizations often implement this feature as part of their Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy to restrict access to certain applications based on the device's location. If you are in a location that is outside the company's approved geofencing boundaries, the MDM policies may prevent access to critical applications to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate the risk of data breaches while employees are abroad. This is particularly relevant in cases where certain applications are intended only for use in secure or designated locations, such as an office or approved region for company operations. In contrast, other features like data loss prevention, malware protection, and remote erase/wipe are important for protecting data and ensuring device security, but they do not inherently restrict access to applications based solely on geographic location. Therefore, geofencing and location services are the primary reason for inaccessible applications when traveling abroad.