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Microsoft just made its biggest move yet in its fight against cyber threats. Making security its #1 priority across the entire company will cover the cost for this dramatic shift and how these updates could impact you as we sit down and sink up with Rocket it's weekly technology update. Hello everyone I'm Chris Swenson, technology Insider here at Rocket AT and welcome to sync up, your new home for technology news. So why is Microsoft pushing so hard on security it all started after a report from the US cyber safety review board earlier this year, which pointed out significant. Maps and Microsoft Security Culture This led to a top down mandate from Microsoft CEO to make security a top priority for every employee across the company. This shift began back in November of 2023 with the launch of Microsoft Secure Future Initiative, which is the company's new project designed to overhaul how it handles cybersecurity both internally and for its customers. Once deployed, Microsoft assigned over 34,000 full-time engineers to focus on security, making it the largest cybersecurity. Effort in company history Fast forward six months, and we're already seeing the results of these efforts. On the consumer side, Microsoft has rolled out numerous updates across its platforms, such as upgrades for its identity management system Intra ID, as well as faster key rotation for logins, making it harder for hackers to break in. It's also removed 5.7 million inactive user accounts, further reducing the number of possible ways hackers can try to get into their systems. Internally, Microsoft has been making sweeping changes as well. Security is not part of every employee's performance review, meaning everyone in the company is being evaluated on how well they follow security practices. But here's why it's such a tall task. Microsoft is an enormous company, with 100,000 engineers, designers, and project managers working on over 500,000 work items every day. That's a massive amount of work in transforming the security processes, for all of that is no small feat. To help manage this overhaul, Microsoft has launched a new Cybersecurity Governance Council. And appointed 13 Deputy Chief Information Security officers, many of which are veterans from industries like healthcare, gaming, and government, ensuring that the security improvements are tailored to the needs of different sectors. Microsoft has also created a Security Skilling Academy to train all employees on the importance of security and their daily tasks. This ongoing training ensures that everyone, regardless of their role, understands how to keep Microsoft systems and its customers safe from cyber threats. So, what does this mean for you for. Businesses and end users. These changes mean enhanced protection. Whether you're relying on Microsoft products or work, collaboration or data storage, you can expect a stronger defense against cyber threats. But as Microsoft improves its defenses, it's crucial for businesses to keep up as well. For organizations, the take away is clear. Security is no longer optional. It's essential. If Microsoft, one of the largest tech companies in the world, is making these dramatic changes, it signals how important it is for your business to have the right. Security Measures in Place As Microsoft makes strides in securing its platforms, it's the perfect time to assess your own IT infrastructure. At Rocket IT, we specialize in helping businesses stay secure with a proactive, tailored IT strategy. If you're looking for a trusted IT partner to ensure your business stays ahead of the cybersecurity curve, contact us using the link in this video's description. And to save the date on Trinity Technology News, hit that subscribe button in the bell to catch us on next week's episode of Sync Up with Rocket IT.