Microsoft To Brief Governments On Security Threats

MythicaL · Feb 2, 2005, 11:50 PM

In an effort to fend off the growing threat of governments considering open source software due to continued security flaws in Windows, Microsoft has launched a new initiative to keep governmental organizations in the loop. Through its Security Cooperation Program (SCP), Microsoft will provide information on vulnerabilities not yet available to the public.

The SCP is intended to open lines of communication between Redmond and government officials to "address threats to national security, economic strength and public safety." Governments will receive warning of critical security incidents, advanced notice of Microsoft software updates, as well as details of Microsoft's approach to fixing problems.

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MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Microsoft To Brief Governments On Security Threats In an effort to fend off the growing threat of governments considering open source software due to continued security flaws in Windows, Microsoft has launched a new initiative to keep governmental organizations in the loop. Through its Security Cooperation Program (SCP), Microsoft will provide information on vulnerabilities not yet available to the public. The SCP is intended to open lines of communication between Redmond and government officials to "address threats to national security, economic strength and public safety." Governments will receive warning of critical security incidents, advanced notice of Microsoft software updates, as well as details of Microsoft's approach to fixing problems. Read More __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.