Security

January 31, 2014
Microsoft announces Brussels Transparency Center at Munich Security Conference

Microsoft will open an international Transparency Center in Brussels, which will offer government customers an increased ability to review our source code. The Brussels center will build upon on Micrsosoft’s long-standing program that provides government customers with the ability to review our source code, reassure themselves of its integrity and confirm there are no back doors.

January 28, 2014
New security papers can help small businesses manage data better

“Data Classification for Cloud Readiness” outlines the risks and issues that can be mitigated to ensure a smoother transition to a cloud service. “CISO Perspectives on Data Classification” provides insight from the chief information security officers of three organizations about key data classification issues and challenges, and how they have implemented data classification.

January 14, 2014
4 security bulletins issued on Update Tuesday for January

Four security bulletins, all rated “important,” are being issued to address six common vulnerabilities and exposures in Microsoft Windows, Office and Dynamics AX, reports Dustin Childs on the Microsoft Security Response Center blog.

January 6, 2014
Facebook and Microsoft partner on hackathon

“A number of our engineers, along with Facebook’s engineers, will be there working with everyone to show how you can easily get deep integration across Windows and Windows Phone apps,” writes Steve Guggenheimer in a blog post. “We’ll be offering 1:1 assistance along with some great speakers that will help jumpstart any app efforts you have.”