Microsoft orders its employees in China to use only iPhones

As part of the change, Microsoft said it will provide its staff with iPhone 15 phones to comply with processes and try to reduce security gaps and vulnerabilities in its operations.

Why did Microsoft order its employees to only use iPhones?

One of the reasons Microsoft took this action is due to concerns about the overall security of its systems. It should be recalled that in January it was the target of an attack by cybercriminals sponsored by Russia and it has been reported that it even affected several US government agencies.

However, that was not the only reason, as the complicated panorama of Android devices in China was also argued, since Google Play Store services are not available in that country, something that has forced manufacturers to create and operate their own app stores, which complicates security standards on the part of the company.

According to Microsoft, SFI is based on three pillars: security by design, security by default, and secure operations. It also seeks to provide a unified and consistent ecosystem for verifying user identities.