In this two-part episode, Andy and Paul Schnackenburg discuss Microsoft’s recently announced Secure Future Initiative, a multi-year commitment to revolutionize the design, building, testing and operation of technology for enhanced security standards in the age of AI. The discussion stems from the aftermath of the Storm 0558 breach that occurred in July 2023, orchestrated by Chinese nation-state threat actors. 

Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Secure Future Initiative and its implications.  

Stay tuned for part 2! 

Timestamps: 

(2:55) – An Update on the Microsoft Storm-0558 Breach 

(8:40) – The Microsoft Secure Future Initiative (SFI) 

(12:12) – Comparison with the 2002 Trustworthy Computing Initiative Memo 

(17:39) – The Trustworthiness of On-Prem vs. The Cloud 

(23:04) – How Does Microsoft Want to Use AI in Security? 

 

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