Microsoft and Computer Security in 2005
In the ongoing challenge to deliver a safer, more secure computing experience for PC users, Microsoft and its industry partners in 2005 made considerable progress on the security front with achievements such as greater customer awareness of the existence of spam, viruses, spyware and other security threats, as well as the availability of more effective and powerful software protections against software attacks and security breaches, which has resulted in improved security for Microsoft customers.
Microsoft’s security efforts are focused on three areas: technology investments; prescriptive guidance and education; and industry partnerships.
Technology Investments Progress
Microsoft is making investments to achieve the highest level of quality in Microsoft software, and to deliver security technology innovations in the platform, security products and hosted security services. Over the past 12 months, Microsoft has made significant progress in delivering technologies across three key areas: fundamentals, threat and vulnerability mitigation, and identity and…
