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Many internal auditors and IT professionals believe wireless networks and mobile devices pose high risks in a firm’s network system. Collect information to examine whether this concern is valid. If so, identify the risks and the general controls to help reduce these risks.

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Answer:

There are various threats associated with the use of mobile device and WSN, such as when an intruder uses the wireless network to commit fraud or cyber-crime, to prevent this a Virtual Private Network is created to stop the use of illegal data or access for an intruder in WSN (security).

Explanation:

From the question above, the statements that wireless network causes higher risk to the firm's network system can be considered to be true.

There are various number of threats associated with the use of mobile device and wireless network, which is explained below:

  • An unauthorized user can use the wireless internet connection for a wrong and illegal purpose like hacking or fraud.
  • Any outsiders can access the wireless network and steal the important and confidential information about the business.
  • An organization can face various litigation issues, and risk if any illegal activities is carried out by any intruder using the wireless network of the organization.

For the control to help reducing the risk of these problems encountered, it is explained as follows:

  • A company can secure its network by using Virtual Private Network. A VPN is an internet network that is designed by using public internet wires,that is internet to connect a private network

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