Don't Bring Your Own Device (D-BYOD): How Businesses are Adapting to Cybersecurity Realities

The unique nature of mobile network security presents a distinct challenge that sets it apart from conventional cybersecurity.

On the streets of Hong Kong, a notable trend is emerging in response to mobile-based cybersecurity concerns. Individuals and employees are increasingly adopting 'burner phones' - secondary mobile devices used to discreetly handle sensitive communications and transactions. This is no quirky tech trend however, it reflects increasingly widespread concerns about the ability of network operators to protect against intrusions, exfiltration of data, and exploitation of unauthorized access by threat actors.

The Changing Face of Cybersecurity in Hong Kong

The advent of such concerns brings with it a new level of complexity for companies – and individuals – doing business in Hong Kong. This has had a notable impact on how companies, both local and international, structure their own data security and privacy policies. The challenge lies in navigating this new terrain where the lines between safeguarding individual privacy, company data confidentiality, and national security appear increasingly blurred.

The Emergence of ‘Burner Phones’ as a Defensive Measure