November 3, 2023 at 12:11PM
Microsoft is launching a new initiative called the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to enhance the security of its software and cloud services. The SFI focuses on three key pillars, including the increased use of AI in security operations and products, an update of software engineering practices leveraging AI, and ensuring secure-by-design principles are adopted. Microsoft aims to address criticism of its security practices and reinforce better security practices across the tech industry. The SFI also includes commitments to strengthen identity protections and promote international norms and accountability for cyberattacks.
Meeting Takeaways:
– Microsoft is launching a new initiative called the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to strengthen the security of its software and cloud services.
– The SFI has three key pillars: increased use of AI in security operations, updates to software engineering practices with a focus on AI, and adherence to secure-by-design principles.
– Microsoft is committed to addressing vulnerabilities and improving response times, particularly in identity protections and cloud vulnerabilities.
– The company will also promote better security practices across the industry and push for international norms to discourage nation-state malware attacks.
– Microsoft has received criticism for the volume of fixes needed in its products and services and has experienced issues with update packages in the past.
– Despite the challenges, experts welcome Microsoft’s commitments and acknowledge the complexity of securing a company with a wide range of software products.