Microsoft re-signs, expands agreement to share info with NATO

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Published onSeptember 14, 2015

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Microsoft has beencontinually strengtheningtheir security certifications in an effort to expand their government services to new levels of the public sector. This has led Microsoft to being a provider of cloud services for everything fromlocal law enforcement agenciessurveillance footage to the state ofTexas’s Women, Infants, and Childrenfood and nutrition program, and more.The Redmond, WA based technology company has also invested in a newtransparency center in Brusselsearlier this year. This new center is a part of Microsoft’s outreach to restore faith in Microsoft security and provide both transparency over its source code and resources for increasing cybersecurity both in the public and private sectors.To this end,Microsoft announcedtoday an expansion of their partnership with NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCI).This agreementis a part of Microsoft’s growing Government Security Program which currently works with over 40 agencies representing more than 25 governments. Microsoft describes their Government Security Program (GSP) as:

A program designed by Microsoft to help governments evaluate and protect existing systems, and create, deploy, and maintain more secure infrastructure, the GSP fosters partnership and trust. It is open to government agencies regardless of a commercial contract with Microsoft, and is an important part of what we consider to be our duty as global citizens.

Today’s agreement is the latest development in Microsoft and NATO’s 12-year relationship, but it will be the first time NATO uses the recently expanded capabilities of Microsoft’s GSP. In today’s statement, Microsoft described the agreement, saying:

…the NCI Agency will gain access to technical information and documentation about Microsoft products and services, as well as information about internet safety, threat intelligence, online training tools, and guidance to help mitigate the effects of cyberattacks across the region.

NCI Agency General Manager, Koen Gijsbers, also said of today’s statement:

NATO is facing new and increasingly dangerous threats to cybersecurity across the world and these threats could affect national economies and citizens. To avoid it, NCI Agency strongly believes in rapid and early information sharing on threats and vulnerabilities with leader companies worldwide, such as Microsoft. Trust is the key to success.

Hopefully the continual expansion of Microsoft’s GSP will ensure a greater and timelier disseminations of cybersecurity information to help both public and private organizations shore up their systems and data across the globe. Importantly, this approach to openness, and providing resources to make safer digital environments for any and all interested governments, will also help foster trust in Microsoft’s products and services.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

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Microsoft re-signs, expands agreement to share info with NATO#