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Recommendation for replacing the cell phone of a senior official in the company.

In companies, especially large ones, very few people have access to privileged information. Occasionally, security breaches or important data leaks occur, the source of which is impossible to trace.

Many of our executives not only manage business issues through their phones, but sometimes also participate in other forums as consultants, managers, politicians, etc.

In these cases, the cell phones they use are not just personal tools, but strategic resources for operational continuity and ensuring functional availability in crisis scenarios.

The mobile devices of senior executives are prime targets for malicious actors. Regularly updating them allows us to eliminate potential malware persistence that goes undetected with conventional antivirus, prevent hardware vulnerabilities (such as compromised chips or outdated firmware) from remaining in use, and ensure that devices are free of physical or logical backdoors that could have been introduced during international travel, Wi-Fi access (especially uncontrolled ones), or in uncontrolled environments. In short, it's about eliminating accumulated attack vectors.

Newer mobile models incorporate more secure processors, with dedicated security enclaves, and better support for encryption, advanced biometrics, and multi-factor authentication. In regulated environments (ISO 27001, ENS, GDPR, etc.), this practice can be considered a proactive measure for protecting personal and corporate data.

The cost of a security incident on an executive mobile phone can be exponentially higher (data breach, blackmail, loss of reputation) than replacing the device.

In some companies, whether to use the latest model or as a precaution, this practice is done sporadically.

 

by GoN | Published: Oct 2025 | Last Updated: