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?

lock the phone

encrypt the data

wipe the data

locate the phone

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 is to wipe the data. Wiping the data ensures that the confidential information cannot be accessed by unauthorized individuals even if they gain access to the device.