#VendorAccountability

CISA director: US is ‘not afraid’ to shout about Big Tech’s security failings

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July 1, 2024 at 05:45AM CISA director Jen Easterly states that the Cybersecurity Safety Review Board (CSRB) remains willing to address security flaws, despite concerns about private sector cooperation after a critical report on Microsoft. The board’s report detailed security failings at Microsoft, raising questions about future cooperation. The CSRB lacks legal authority but has … Read more

US government excoriates Microsoft for ‘avoidable errors’ but keeps paying for its products

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April 5, 2024 at 10:37AM Government cybersecurity agencies criticize Microsoft for repeated security breaches that compromised government secrets. Despite demands for stricter action against the tech giant, Microsoft has faced no significant consequences and continues to receive substantial government contracts. Concerns about national security threats and calls for improved cybersecurity measures highlight the ongoing tension … Read more