Microsoft officials are promising to provide more help in solving security threats that have plagued users of the company’s best-known products. But Microsoft will rely on third-party vendors to provide at least some of the solutions. The software giant announced its new strategies for securing its products in a series of low-key media advisories and keynote addresses earlier this month. Users won’t get improved security, however, without rolling up their sleeves and taking a more active role in learning about security issues.
Microsoft, Security and the Road Ahead
Posted by: Jack M. Germain January 3, 2004 11:59 AMMicrosoft officials are promising to provide more help in solving security threats that have plagued users of the company’s best-known products. But Microsoft will rely on third-party vendors to provide at least some of the solutions. The software giant announced its new strategies for securing its products in a series of low-key media advisories and keynote addresses earlier this month. Users won’t get improved security, however, without rolling up their sleeves and taking a more active role in learning about security issues.