Return-Path: <sentto-279987-4330-1011256207-fc=all.net@returns.groups.yahoo.com> Delivered-To: fc@all.net Received: from 204.181.12.215 [204.181.12.215] by localhost with POP3 (fetchmail-5.7.4) for fc@localhost (single-drop); Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:31:08 -0800 (PST) Received: (qmail 32735 invoked by uid 510); 17 Jan 2002 08:30:14 -0000 Received: from n15.groups.yahoo.com (216.115.96.65) by all.net with SMTP; 17 Jan 2002 08:30:14 -0000 X-eGroups-Return: sentto-279987-4330-1011256207-fc=all.net@returns.groups.yahoo.com Received: from [216.115.97.191] by n15.groups.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 17 Jan 2002 08:29:34 -0000 X-Sender: fc@red.all.net X-Apparently-To: iwar@onelist.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_0_1_3); 17 Jan 2002 08:30:07 -0000 Received: (qmail 59062 invoked from network); 17 Jan 2002 08:30:07 -0000 Received: from unknown (216.115.97.172) by m5.grp.snv.yahoo.com with QMQP; 17 Jan 2002 08:30:07 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO red.all.net) (12.232.72.98) by mta2.grp.snv.yahoo.com with SMTP; 17 Jan 2002 08:30:06 -0000 Received: (from fc@localhost) by red.all.net (8.11.2/8.11.2) id g0H8U7G02049 for iwar@onelist.com; Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:30:07 -0800 Message-Id: <200201170830.g0H8U7G02049@red.all.net> To: iwar@onelist.com (Information Warfare Mailing List) Organization: I'm not allowed to say X-Mailer: don't even ask X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.5 PL3] From: Fred Cohen <fc@all.net> X-Yahoo-Profile: fcallnet Mailing-List: list iwar@yahoogroups.com; contact iwar-owner@yahoogroups.com Delivered-To: mailing list iwar@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:iwar-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:30:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [iwar] [fc:Microsoft.announces.corporate.strategy.shift.toward.security.and.privacy] Reply-To: iwar@yahoogroups.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Posted at 6:21 p.m. PST Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 Microsoft announces corporate strategy shift toward security and privacy BY D. IAN HOPPER AND TED BRIDIS Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced to employees Wednesday a major strategy shift across all its products, including its flagship Windows software, to emphasize security and privacy over new capabilities. In e-mail to employees obtained by The Associated Press, Gates referred to the new philosophy as ``Trustworthy Computing'' and called it the ``highest priority'' to ensure computer users continue to venture across an increasingly Internet-connected world. Gates said the new emphasis was ``more important than any other part of our work. If we don't do this, people simply won't be willing - or able - to take advantage of all the other great work we do.'' ``When we face a choice between adding features and resolving security issues, we need to choose security,'' Gates continued. ``Our products should emphasize security right out of the box.'' The dramatic change comes after the discovery of major security problems in Microsoft products, such as a flaw in the latest versions of Windows that allow hackers to seize control of a user's computer. Another problem allowed the Code Red viruses to cripple hundreds of thousands of computers running Microsoft products. Gates also referred to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as another impetus to stress security. He noted that events from last year, from the terror attacks to the virus outbreaks, ``reminded every one of us how important it is to ensure the integrity and security of our critical infrastructure, whether it's the airlines or computer systems.'' Microsoft products can be found in almost every government facility, from the White House to aircraft carriers at sea. One person with knowledge of the change said new products and features will be tested for security risks before going any further -- if they fail, the feature won't be included. ``Things are going to have to go through a crucible, and the crucible will be security-first,'' according to this person, who spoke only on condition of anonymity. Compensation plans of Microsoft product engineers, such as raises and bonuses, will also be tied to how secure their products are. Russ Cooper, a security expert with TruSecure Corporation, said the change occurred in part after a new security team assigned to attend every product meeting met resistance from product teams. Microsoft has long been criticized for focusing on making products more feature-rich rather than emphasizing security and stability. For example, Windows XP added DVD player-software, a rudimentary Internet security utility and a new instant messaging program. Customers could also see a downside, though. Other than fewer new features, product upgrades could come less frequently or could be pushed back. Privacy is also a focus. ``Users should be in control of how their data is used,'' Gates wrote. ``It should be easy for users to specify appropriate use of their information including controlling the use of e-mail they send.' ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Sponsored by VeriSign - The Value of Trust Do you need to encrypt all your online transactions? Find the perfect solution in this FREE Guide from VeriSign. http://us.click.yahoo.com/vCuuSA/UdiDAA/yigFAA/kgFolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> ------------------ http://all.net/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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