Microsoft Security Response Center
Microsoft Launches a New Recognition Program for MAPP Partners
Microsoft Launches a New Recognition Program for MAPP Partners There are many dedicated people and organizations who contribute to the protection and security of our common customers. For years, Microsoft has recognized security researchers for helping protect the ecosystem. Now, we’re announcing the launch of a new program to better recognize and thank Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) partners for all they do to protect our customers, including awards and evangelism based on their contributions. MAPP provides better protections for customers through: Early access to monthly security release information, allowing partners to proactively apply protections prior to the release date Sharing of threat indicators Reporting vulnerabilities in Microsoft products and following Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) In the last six months, MAPP partners have provided 430 unique vulnerability reports and submitted nearly 158 million threat indicators. This data helps Microsoft harden [ more… ]