Microsoft puts meat behind security push
eWeek | at | by Mike
Although much of the hype surrounding Trustworthy Computing has subsided, Microsoft Corp. is quietly pushing the initiative ahead with behind-the-scenes efforts that include an extension of its developer training program and the possible development of additional stand-alone security products.
But while customers give Microsoft credit for its recent efforts, some said the company has much work to do before it reaches Chairman Bill Gates' stated goal of making software as reliable as electrical power.
Among recent changes at Microsoft is the inclusion in every product group of a person responsible for the security of that product's code. Although developers remain accountable for their code, the security liaison is accountable for the overall quality of the product.