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Microsoft Expands Secure Future Initiative to Tackle Growing Cybersecurity Threats

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An interesting blog post from Microsoft sheds light on the company’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI), a comprehensive cybersecurity effort that has grown rapidly since its launch in November 2023. The post highlights SFI’s expansion in May 2024 and details its progress across six key security pillars. Microsoft claims that SFI, with 34,000 full-time engineers, represents … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

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Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: Envelope Risk with a Solution; BlackCloak with a Personal Touch; NetDiligence look at 10,000 Cyber Claims; Microsoft with a warning for healthcare; And, is this the “Golden Age” of Scams? There’s more. … Read more

HITRUST Boosts Cybersecurity with AI-Powered Threat Engine Powered by Microsoft

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HITRUST logo featuring bold, uppercase lettering with "HI" in red and "TRUST" in dark blue, symbolizing cybersecurity and risk management.

HITRUST, a player in information cybersecurity and compliance assurance, announced significant enhancements to its Cyber Threat Adaptive engine. It now powers a collaboration with Microsoft, utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. This announcement represents an evolution in HITRUST‘s approach to safeguarding against the increasingly sophisticated and dynamic nature of cyber threats. … Read more

Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft

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In a significant cybersecurity incident, Microsoft revealed that a Russian hacking group gained unauthorized access to email accounts of some senior leaders. The intrusion by a group identified as Midnight Blizzard or Nobelium, was detected on January 12, 2024. Microsoft’s security team responded to the nation-state sponsored hacking. Midnight Blizzard, previously responsible for the SolarWinds … Read more

Cowbell Partners with Microsoft and Ingram Micro to Enhance Security and Reduce Cyber Risk for Small Businesses

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Cowbell, a cyber insurance provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced a collaboration with Microsoft and Ingram Micro to provide SMEs with complimentary Microsoft Exchange migrations to Microsoft 365 Business Premium. This partnership aims to empower SMEs to enhance their cybersecurity posture, reduce exposure to cyber risk threats, and earn a 5% premium … Read more

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