Security and privacy
Our unique, expansive, and global vantage point gives us unprecedented insight into key cybersecurity trends that affect everyone—from individuals to nations.
Security
Through investigations, threat analysis, and policy engagement, our work helps to enhance cybersecurity for customers and democracies around the world.
Fighting digital crime
Our Digital Crimes Unit investigates cybercrime, helping to keep our customers safe in the digital age. We promote digital peace and support the global development of cybersecurity policies to help mitigate risk and advance norms.
Analyzing threats
To help protect democracies across the world from foreign influence threats, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center provides action and proof points that inform broader policy positions, particularly around national security.
Promoting digital diplomacy
Our Cybersecurity Policy and Diplomacy team works closely with governments worldwide, shaping policies that help enhance security, support economic resilience, and increase trust in the face of escalating cyberthreats.
Microsoft Secure Future Initiative
This initiative advances cybersecurity protection for Microsoft, our customers, and the industry. We continuously apply what we learn to improve our methods and practices, keeping security paramount in everything we do.
“We are at the forefront of an AI-empowered world, but we must work together to outmatch our adversaries."
— Tom Burt, retired Corporate Vice President, Customer Security & Trust, Microsoft
Privacy
Our products are built on clear privacy principles, while supporting data sovereignty for our worldwide customers, and focused on advancing a free, open, and secure internet.
Adhering to privacy principles
We build privacy into our products and services from the ground up, aligning our work to clear privacy principles. Our privacy dashboard enables millions of users to control their data and make meaningful choices about how it’s used.
Supporting data sovereignty
We’re working on a phased rollout of the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud, so our customers in the European Union can process and store their data in the region.
Strengthening digital safety
Technology can break down boundaries, but we must preserve its safe use and the free exchange of ideas. Microsoft integrates safety by design across our products and services. We advance digital safety laws and policies consistent with a free, open, and secure internet.
"As our customers expand their use of our AI solutions, they can be confident that their data is secured and their experiences are protected by industry-leading privacy and digital safety practices."
— Julie Brill, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Vice President, Privacy, Safety, and Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft
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