During a routine audit, you discover that an employee has been connecting their workstation to the internet via a public Wi-Fi network at a local coffee shop to complete work tasks when off-site. Which of the following presents the greatest security risk in this scenario?
The lack of secure network communication channels on the public network.
Outdated anti-virus software on the employee's workstation.
The age and speed of the Wi-Fi access point in the coffee shop.
Unauthorized software installations on other workstations within the company's secure network.
Using a public Wi-Fi network exposes the workstation to several security risks, including the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks, unencrypted traffic being intercepted, and unauthorized access to the device. In a coffee shop scenario, these public networks rarely employ strong security protocols. While outdated operating systems and unauthorized software installations can pose threats, the lack of secure network communication is the primary and most direct risk in this situation.
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