Microsoft privacy and security research

Scott Charney, IAPP Keynote Address
Listen to Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing (TwC) Group, give a keynote speech at the IAPP Privacy Academy, in which he talks about how the current threat landscape is creating a convergence of privacy and security. He discusses the various perspectives on data protection within organizations based on findings from independent research by the Ponemon Institute. This video also features an introduction by Peter Cullen, Chief Privacy Officer at Microsoft.

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Version 3 - Key Findings Summary (PDF)
Education is the first step to protecting data. The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Version 3 Key Findings Summary provides information on types of threats Microsoft customers face today and what they can do to protect against them.

Microsoft Study on Data Protection and Role Collaboration within Organizations (Word Document) and Ponemon Research Slides (PowerPoint Slides)
This new study sponsored by Microsoft and conducted by the Ponemon Institute examines the perceptions of three different groups of information stakeholders on how privacy and data protection risks are being managed in their organizations. The study is based on survey results collected in September 2007. The sample included a highly experienced group of information security, privacy/compliance and marketing executives from the public and private sectors.

Yankee Group Survey Data (PDF)
The number of employees who access their business networks via a laptop or mobile device has significantly increased in the last few years. Read the findings of a survey conducted by the Yankee Group on the challenges and opportunities IT executives face as businesses demand access to sensitive data in a more connected world and what they are doing to ensure data safety.

Managing and Protecting Personal Information (Microsoft Download Center)
In August 2006, Microsoft released a white paper on its perspective on data governance for privacy and compliance in a modern world. The document outlines the role of technology for organizations working to protect and manage personal information, mitigate risk, achieve compliance, and promote trust and accountability.


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