A Trustworthy Vision for Computing
The continually evolving computing landscape of today has two primary macro-level developments: more people and businesses rely on computing every day, and the threats that can undermine trust in computing are increasingly sophisticated and malicious.
From the customer’s perspective, it is increasingly important that sensitive data are protected, that software businesses adhere to business practices that promote trust with users, and that the technology industry renews its focus on solid engineering and best practices to ensure the delivered product or service is more reliable and secure.
Microsoft’s approach to this environment is Trustworthy Computing, a long-term, collaborative effort to create and deliver secure, private, and reliable computing experiences for everyone. Microsoft formed Trustworthy Computing in January 2002, when Bill Gates committed the company to fundamentally changing its mission and strategy in the key areas of Security, Privacy, Reliability, and Business Practices.
Today, Trustworthy Computing is a core corporate value at Microsoft, guiding almost everything we do. It is about more than just addressing today’s challenges—we must ensure that the innovations people will rely on tomorrow are designed from the very beginning to be reliable and secure, respectful of their privacy, and supported by trustworthy and responsive companies.
