{"id":3799,"date":"2026-08-31T09:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/?p=3799"},"modified":"2026-09-23T09:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T09:42:03","slug":"how-to-secure-a-work-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/how-to-secure-a-work-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to secure a work phone against data loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"!my-16 md:!my-24\">\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained\" style=\"--wp--style--global--content-size: 70.75rem;\"\n>\n    <main class=\"xl:grid xl:gap-10 xl:grid-cols-[741px_1fr]\">\n      <article>\n                  <div class=\"inline-grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 sm:flex sm:flex-wrap mb-3\">\n                          <a class=\"uppercase text-[10px] leading-3 text-text-tertiary font-medium w-fit hover:no-underline\"\n                 href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/category\/cybersmart\/\"\n              >\n                Cyber smart\n              <\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                          <h1 class=\"font-[600] text-3xl text-text-primary mb-7 md:mb-12\">How to secure a work phone against data loss?<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-8\">\n                      <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1.5\">\n                              <div class=\"shrink-0\">\n                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2025\/06\/Magda-M-100.webp\" class=\"w-8 h-8 object-cover rounded-full\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"text-xs\">Magdalena Martens<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1\">\n              <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 shrink-0 stroke-icon-tertiary\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 3.75h-15a.75.75 0 0 0-.75.75v15c0 .414.336.75.75.75h15a.75.75 0 0 0 .75-.75v-15a.75.75 0 0 0-.75-.75Zm-3-1.5v3m-9-3v3m-3.75 3h16.5\"\/><\/svg>              <p class=\"text-xs whitespace-nowrap\">31.08.2026<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"flex items-center gap-x-1\">\n              <svg class=\"w-6 h-6 shrink-0 stroke-icon-tertiary\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M12 21a9 9 0 1 0 0-18 9 9 0 0 0 0 18Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 6.75V12h5.25\"\/><\/svg>              <p class=\"text-xs whitespace-nowrap\">\n                6 min\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mt-7 md:mt-12 single-post-content\">\n          \n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/\">Proget<\/a><\/span> &gt; <span><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/category\/cybersmart\/\">Cyber smart<\/a><\/span> &gt; <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>How to secure a work phone against data loss?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-50-background-color has-background has-xs-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b339c016 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs)\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-securing-a-work-phone-is-crucial\" data-level=\"2\">Why securing a work phone is crucial?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-key-security-features-and-practical-steps\" data-level=\"2\">Key security features and practical steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-an-mdm-system-increases-the-protection-of-mobile-data\" data-level=\"2\">How an MDM system increases the protection of mobile data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-role-of-the-employer-and-the-employee-security-policy\" data-level=\"2\">The role of the employer and the employee \u2013 security policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-summary\" data-level=\"2\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq-securing-a-work-phone\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ: securing a work phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Corporate mobile devices process an ever-growing amount of sensitive data, yet they are usually protected less well than computers, even though they leave the office every day. All it takes is a lost phone, a theft, or a cyberattack \u2013 which can start with a single click on a link in a fraudulent message \u2013 for company data to fall outside the organization&#8217;s control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">How can this risk be reduced? The answer lies in proper procedures, security policies and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/what-is-an-mdm-system\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3026\">MDM tools<\/a><\/span> that allow mobile devices to be managed centrally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-securing-a-work-phone-is-crucial\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-ead82965de9c0bd0c4af6d96b303cf82\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Why securing a work phone is crucial?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Work phones store information whose loss can have serious consequences for an organization: emails, customer data, documents, and access to the applications and systems used in day-to-day work. That is why even a single inadequately secured device can be the start of a security incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-protecting-company-data-and-defending-against-cyberattacks\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Protecting company data and defending against cyberattacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Cybercriminals use mobile devices as an entry point into corporate infrastructure. Social engineering attacks pose a particular threat, tricking an employee into clicking a link, providing login credentials, or installing malicious software. Smartphone users tend to act in more of a hurry than they would at a computer, making it harder for them to verify the authenticity of a message or website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The most common threats include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li><strong>phishing<\/strong> \u2013 emails or websites impersonating trusted organizations in order to obtain login credentials,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>smishing<\/strong> \u2013 attacks carried out via SMS messages containing fraudulent links or requests for confidential information,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>malicious software (mobile viruses)<\/strong> \u2013 applications or files installed on the device that can intercept data, monitor user activity, or allow remote takeover of the phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">A leak of company data does not, however, have to result from installing malicious software or from phishing. A simple case of unauthorized access to the phone (for example, when an employee has not set a password) is itself a threat, potentially opening the door for an unauthorized person to reach corporate email, personal data or internal systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_01-1.webp\" alt=\"good security practices\" class=\"wp-image-3800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_01-1.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_01-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-security-features-and-practical-steps\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-b7ceee789dc5b3c5a4865d05ca17d87d\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Key security features and practical steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Effective protection of a work phone should combine several mechanisms. It is therefore worth implementing solutions that cover both the device itself and the data stored on it. Below we list the basic safeguards that can always be applied, usually without deploying any additional tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-strong-passwords-biometrics-and-two-factor-authentication-mfa\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Strong passwords, biometrics and two-factor authentication (MFA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The first step should be securing the phone with a strong PIN code or a complex password. Biometric methods, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, provide additional protection. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/two-factor-authentication-proget-console\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1413\">Multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/a><\/span> is also essential, as it makes it harder for accounts to be taken over even if a password is exposed. If an employee uses multiple corporate systems on the phone, it is worth providing them with a password manager, which allows unique, long passwords to be used without the need to remember them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-using-secured-wi-fi-networks-and-a-vpn\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Using secured Wi-Fi networks and a VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Public Wi-Fi networks can pose a threat to confidential data \u2013 so it is good practice to avoid logging into corporate systems over unsecured connections. If an employee must use such a network, they should use a VPN, which encrypts the transmitted information and reduces the risk of it being intercepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-system-updates-and-apps-from-verified-sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">System updates and apps from verified sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Operating system and application updates fix security vulnerabilities, so they need to be carried out regularly. It is equally important to download software only from official stores and to restrict the ability to install <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/are-all-mobile-apps-safe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1477\">applications from unverified sources<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-an-mdm-system-increases-the-protection-of-mobile-data\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-cedd3a082f6e15f3bdee8574c22faae0\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">How an MDM system increases the protection of mobile data?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The basic safeguards described above are not always enough. Their effectiveness depends on whether every employee applies them consistently on every device, which in practice is difficult to enforce without the right tools. In organizations that manage a large number of phones or process sensitive data on them \u2013 especially in the public sector and regulated industries \u2013 it is advisable to implement an MDM (Mobile Device Management) system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">MDM solutions make it possible to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" class=\"wp-block-list has-lg-font-size\">\n<li><strong>centrally manage devices<\/strong> \u2013 an administrator can configure settings and check the status and policy compliance of devices in one place,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>automatically roll out updates<\/strong> \u2013 an MDM system ensures that devices run the latest version of the operating system and applications and have the latest security patches installed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>enforce security policies<\/strong> \u2013 it is possible, among other things, to enforce the use of strong passwords and data encryption or to disable certain phone features,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>remotely lock a device<\/strong> \u2013 if a phone is lost or stolen, it can be locked immediately, making it harder to access the information stored on it,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>remotely wipe data<\/strong> \u2013 if recovering the device is not possible, an administrator can delete corporate data from it, preventing it from being accessed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Thanks to MDM systems, security measures can be applied consistently across all managed devices, and administrators are able to respond to incidents faster and reduce the risk of data leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_02-1.webp\" alt=\"mobile device protection\" class=\"wp-image-3801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_02-1.webp 673w, https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2026\/09\/Grafika_02-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-role-of-the-employer-and-the-employee-security-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-67695bbf6225d0384b0770510c3921b6\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">The role of the employer and the employee \u2013 security policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Effectively protecting work phones requires cooperation between the organization and its employees. Even the best-secured devices will not protect data if users do not comply with the applicable rules or are not aware of the most common threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-clear-usage-rules-and-a-work-phone-agreement\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Clear usage rules and a work phone agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">The employer should create a security policy that sets out how a work phone may be used and how to respond to incidents, as well as the responsibilities of the user and the administrator. Such a document may govern, among other things, the installation of applications, the rules for connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, the way incidents are reported, and requirements regarding screen locks and system updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-monitoring-phone-use-and-separating-personal-data\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Monitoring phone use and separating personal data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">It is also good practice to separate corporate data from personal data on the device (with the help of MDM), allowing the organization to effectively protect company information without interfering with the employee&#8217;s privacy. It is also worth regularly conducting cybersecurity audits and training, as well as reminding users of the rules for the safe use of mobile devices. Building employee awareness remains one of the most effective ways of reducing the risk of incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-2-xl-font-size wp-elements-c8de2170f6f77c22bc801d3df0135a66\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">The security of a work phone relies on a combination of appropriate technical safeguards, clearly defined procedures and informed user behavior. Adopting <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/en\/blog\/cyber-hygiene-in-business\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1403\">good practices<\/a><\/span> and using an MDM system to manage corporate phones and tablets makes it possible to better protect company data, respond to incidents more quickly, and limit the impact of lost or stolen mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull !px-0 bg-background-black text-text-inverted\">\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained is-layout-constrained-root px-6 md:px-16\"\n>\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lg-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div\n  id=\"block_1da7da8b3334addf70df6ce7b3dedaa6\"\n  class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-12 gap-y-16 gap-x-10 py-[--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl] items-center\"\n  style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\"\n>\n  <div \n    class=\"is-layout-constrained 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style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747133292275\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br>How can I secure a work phone against data leaks?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should use strong authentication methods, encryption, regular system and application updates, and MDM solutions that allow the device to be managed remotely.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747133309559\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br>Can an MDM system lock a lost phone?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. An administrator can remotely lock the device, determine its location (if this feature is available and compliant with the organization&#8217;s policy), or delete corporate data from it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747206334268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br>Should an employee be allowed to install any application on a work phone?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The organization should restrict app installation to approved software that complies with the security policy and matches employees&#8217; actual needs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790060552731\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br>What are the most important safeguards for a company phone?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most effective protection comes from combining several mechanisms: encryption, MFA, regular updates, application control, and centralized management via MDM.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-fog-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-fog-background-color has-background is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-white-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d62919ee wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-37854165 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-580435f2 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;flex-basis:48px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/proget.pl\/app\/uploads\/2\/2025\/06\/Magda-M-100.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2977\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c67d1aaa wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Author: Magdalena Martens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0.7em;font-size:0.7em\">Marketing manager with many years of experience, specializing in B2B communications in IT. 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