Microsoft Employees in China Forced to Switch from Android to iPhones
Microsoft is requiring employees in China to use company-provided iPhone 15s, Microsoft's Authenticator, and Identity Pass app for work due to cybersecurity concerns. This move aims to enhance security measures.
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Microsoft is mandating its employees in China to switch from using Android phones to company-supplied iPhone 15 devices for work due to cybersecurity concerns. The employees will also need to utilize Microsoft's Authenticator password manager and Identity Pass app on their iPhones for identity verification. This move is part of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity standards. The transition is necessary as the required apps are only available on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store, which are accessible on iPhones but not on Android devices in the region. Despite these security measures, Microsoft faced breaches earlier this year, prompting federal regulators to call for fundamental reforms in the company's cybersecurity policies. The switch to iPhones and security-based apps is a proactive step by Microsoft to mitigate cybersecurity risks and enhance data protection for its employees in China.
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1 commentsMicrosoft enforces enployees to use authenticator apps that are only available in official Google and Apple app stores.
As Google services are not available in China, only option left is Apple.
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