Subj : Despite hack and senate complaints, Pentagon says it will continu
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jun 05 2024 14:00:06

Despite hack and senate complaints, Pentagon says it will continue Microsoft 
usage

Date:
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:55:33 +0000

Description:
Despite several recent cyber incidents, the Pentagon will continue to invest 
in Microsoft as a provider.

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Despite several recent incidents, including a Chinese threat actor 
compromising the email accounts of a number of high ranking government 
officials, hosted by Microsoft, the Pentagon has said it will continue to use 
the companys services. 

A letter from two US senators to US Department of Defence CIO John Sherman 
states that the Pentagon is doubling down on Microsoft, which has caused 
serious concern. 

Microsoft is currently under investigation for the breach, with the Cyber 
Safety Review board suggesting that the breach was the result of a cascade of 
failures on the part of Microsoft. Faith in Microsoft 

US Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) said in their letter [ 
PDF ] that the Pentagon was continuing to embark upon its failed strategy of 
increasing its dependence on Microsoft at a time when Congress and the 
administration are reviewing concerning cybersecurity lapses that led to a 
massive hack of senior US officials' communications. 

The Department of Defense is one of the largest purchasers of cybersecurity 
services. Through its buying power, DoD's strategies and standards have the 
power to shape corporate strategies that result in more resilient 
cybersecurity services, the letter continued. 

The letter further highlighted the Senators concerns around an increasing 
reliance on Microsoft, rather than a diversified approach which would result 
in greater competition, lower long-term costs, and better outcomes related to 
cybersecurity. 

Earlier this year, a DoD contractor was breached by a IntelBroker , who stole 
a significant amount of personal information relating to the Five Eyes 
intelligence alliance. 

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