Microsoft’s broad influence in business software spans productivity, enterprise apps, cloud services, AI, and cybersecurity; the company generates an estimated $20 billion in revenue annually from cybersecurity alone.
A federal review highlighted shortcomings in Microsoft’s cloud security resulting from a 2023 breach by Chinese hackers. In this report, Cloud Wars Founder Bob Evans analyzes Microsoft’s security culture and the promises of reform from CEO Satya Nadella.
CISO Chris Hughes emphasizes the dual-edged nature of AI in cybersecurity, enhancing both defense and attack capabilities. He also stresses the need for vigilant evaluation of security vendors in the AI era.