Microsoft Launches AI and Engineering Focused Cybersecurity Initiative

Microsoft is launching a new initiative called Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to advance cybersecurity protection using AI, software engineering, and advocacy for international norms.

SFI will focus on developing AI-based defenses, improving fundamental software engineering, and pushing for stronger application of norms to protect civilians from cyber threats.

Microsoft will use AI to analyze threats, secure its services, and build protections for governments and infrastructure.

Engineering advances will include automating security in software development, strengthening identity protection, and speeding up cloud vulnerability response.

Microsoft calls for international commitment to norms like not targeting critical infrastructure and protecting cloud services, and greater accountability for violators.