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Quiz: Enterprise mobile device defense fundamentals

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Quiz: Enterprise mobile device defense fundamentals

This quiz is part of SearchSecurity.com's Security School lesson, Enterprise mobile device defense fundamentals. For more information, visit the lesson page; for additional learning resources, visit the Security School Course Catalog page.

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Zeus Kerravala is principal analyst for ZK Research. He provides a mix of tactical and long-term strategic advice to help his clients succeed. Prior to ZK Research, Kerravala spent 10 years as an analyst at Yankee Group. Before Yankee Group, Kerravala held a number of technical roles, including senior technical positions at Greenwich Technology Partners (GTP), Ferris, Baker Watts and Alex Brown and Sons, Inc.

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