Collaboration with Microsoft Partners and Other Members of the Security Community

Microsoft collaborates with the security community and with partners to advance and improve security for customers and the broader security ecosystem.

Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)

The Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) is a program for security software providers. Members of MAPP receive security vulnerability information from the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) in advance of Microsoft’s monthly security update.

When MAPP partners receive vulnerability information early, they can provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus software, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems.

Visit the MAPP Partner page to check for the most recent protections.

Security Ecosystem Collaboration

Microsoft partners with many other parties when investigating potential vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft looks to mitigate exploitation of vulnerabilities through the collaborative strength of the industry and through partners, public organizations, customers, and security researchers.

Microsoft supports and encourages reasonable or responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities. Security researchers that report vulnerabilities to Microsoft live and work all over the world. Consequently, security-related conferences and events are held around the globe. The MSRC sponsors and attends many of these conferences and events.

Engaging in the security community by supporting worldwide events helps Microsoft learn about new areas of focus and trends within the security community, tools and techniques, and related cultural and philosophical elements that affect the security landscape.

For more information, see Security Ecosystem Collaboration.

BlueHat Security Briefings

BlueHat is an invitation-only Microsoft security conference aimed at bringing Microsoft security professionals and external security researchers together in a relaxed environment to promote the sharing of ideas and social networking.

BlueHat is a cutting-edge conference aimed at improving the security of Microsoft products.

BlueHat continuously seeks out new and innovative material, highlighting important emergent technologies, techniques, and industry best practices.

For more information, see Microsoft BlueHat Security Briefings.