Strengthening cybersecurity with Microsoft On the Issues

TLDR:

• Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on Microsoft’s cybersecurity practices.
• Microsoft accepts responsibility for issues cited in the CSRB’s report related to cyber intrusions.

Microsoft acknowledges its role in strengthening cybersecurity protection by implementing recommendations and initiatives like the Secure Future Initiative. The company is focused on enhancing security culture, accountability, and collaboration to combat the growing threats from nation-state attackers. Microsoft’s Senior Leadership Team is actively involved in driving these changes, with a strong emphasis on making security a core priority in all aspects of the company’s operations. The government is also urged to take steps to enhance cyber defense and accountability to address the evolving threat landscape.