Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents and new protections for AI
Learn about the upcoming availability of Microsoft Security Copilot agents and other new offerings for a more secure AI future.
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New feature in Office 2016 can block macros and help prevent infection
To help counter malware, we are releasing a new feature in Office 2016 that blocks macros from loading in certain high-risk scenarios.
Cloud Security Alliance Summit 2016: I Survived the Shark Tank
A few weeks back I had the opportunity to I speak at the Cloud Security Alliance Summit 2016 held in San Francisco, California. Microsoft was a Platinum sponsor of the event. I participated in a panel discussion on cloud security that focused on lessons learned from a cloud services provider’s point of view. Google, Dropbox, […]
The Trusted Cloud: what do privacy and control really mean?
Data is today’s currency. Cloud computing and the Internet of Things are driving a business transformation that measures value in billions of petabytes. The cloud is a powerful game-changer for businesses all over the world, but with that power comes great responsibility. Managing the volume, variety, and disparate sources of data generated through mobile devices […]
Secure Development Blog
We’re proud to announce Secure Development at Microsoft, our developer focused security blog at Microsoft. The blog was created to inform developers of new security tools, services, open source projects and best development practices in order to help instill a security mindset across the development community and enable cross collaboration amongst its members. Blog posts […]
Retain Microsoft Security Experts
Microsoft Security Experts are now available to strengthen your team with managed security services. Learn how to defend against threats with security experts.
The Emerging Era of Cyber Defense and Cybercrime
Cyber threats are everywhere, from hackers causing mischief to show off their skills to organized crime syndicates employing sophisticated financial ruses against governmental organizations, businesses, social channels and individuals. Seventy-one percent of companies admit they fell victim to a successful cyberattack in 2014, leading them to increase their security investments. This in turn created a […]
What’s Next for EU Cybersecurity after the NIS Agreement?
After three years of intense negotiations, the EU finally reached agreement on the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive this past December. Politically, all that remains to be done is for the text to be formally approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU in the coming months. Then Member States will […]
Keeping browsing experience in users’ hands
Protecting the modern workplace from a wide range of undesirable software Our evaluation criteria describe the characteristics and behavior of malware and potentially unwanted applications and guide the proper identification of threats. Learn how we classify malicious software, unwanted software, and potentially unwanted applications. Read the blog post. ​In April last year we announced some […]
Microsoft updates Trusted Root Certificate Program to reinforce trust in the Internet
At Microsoft, we are continuously working to deliver on our commitment to the security of our customers and their ecosystems. A core component of our strategy to inform Windows users about the safety of the websites, apps and software they’re accessing online is built into the Microsoft Trusted Root Certificate Program. This program takes root […]
Modernize your Security Operations Center with Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM solution powered by AI and automation that delivers intelligent security analytics across your entire enterprise.
New Microsoft Enterprise Cybersecurity Group to Provide Greater Security Capabilities
We’ve worked hard to earn our customers’ trust when it comes to making their data more secure and we recently announced some significant advances in this area. As part of that news, my team’s newly formed Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, provides a significant new cybersecurity asset to Microsoft commercial and public sector customers. Microsoft’s Enterprise Cybersecurity […]
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Strontium
The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides a regular snapshot of the current threat landscape, using data from more than 600 million computers worldwide. The latest report (SIRv19) was released this week and includes a detailed analysis of the actor group STRONTIUM – a group that uses zero-day exploits to collect the sensitive information of […]
Cloud security controls series: OneDrive for Business
OneDrive for Business can help ensure that business files for organizations’ users are stored in a central location making it easy for users to search, share and collaborate on documents using a range of devices.
Governments recognize the importance of TPM 2.0 through ISO adoption
Earlier today, the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) announced in a press release the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Library Specification was approved by the ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee (JTC) 1 and will be available later in the year as ISO/IEC 11889:2015. This landmark accomplishment is set to encourage worldwide adoption of the TPM 2.0, which […]