Microsoft and Security

by Paul Harmon

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, everyone has become more conscious of security issues. At the same time, everyone has become more fearful. The US government, for example, is issuing regular announcements of terrorist threats. And, among the many threats that have been described in detail, in the press and government briefings, are the threats of attacks on computing systems. At the same time, the US government has obtained new powers to spy on its citizens, including the ability to establish "e-mail" taps to monitor anyone the government might suspect. The new powers the government has obtained in the US are undoubtedly less that those it already exercises abroad, where US government agencies are unrestrained by the US constitution. Thus, many people are fearful that their computing systems might be open to potential terrorists and, simultaneously, open to spying on the part of the US government. And, of course, it's not just individuals that are fearful. Companies in the US and abroad, and foreign government agencies of all kinds are also concerned with security.

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Microsoft and Security 27 November 2002