Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary: Security Then and Now

In this special episode marking 50 years of Microsoft, host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Charlie Bell, Stephanie Calabrese, John Lambert, and Scott Woodgate to take a deeper look at Microsoft’s incredible journey in cybersecurity. 

They share their experiences and reflections on how the company has grown over the last five decades, from the early days of proprietary systems to the transformative rise of cloud computing and AI. As they celebrate this milestone, the conversation dives into the evolution of security practices, the development of key initiatives like the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center and the Secure Future Initiative, and the culture of collaboration that has always been at the heart of Microsoft’s approach to tackling cybersecurity challenges. 

In this episode you’ll learn:     

• How Microsoft evolved to lead the charge in cloud computing and AI
• Why Microsoft's security efforts have influenced the broader tech industry
• The evolution of Microsoft’s security, from XP Service Pack 2 to the Secure Future Initiative

Some questions we ask:    

• How did the company’s culture and products impact you early on? 
• How have you seen Microsoft’s prioritization toward cybersecurity create change? 

Resources: 

View Charlie Bell on LinkedIn 

View Stephanie Calabrese on LinkedIn 

View John Lambert on LinkedIn 

View Scott Woodgate on LinkedIn 

View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn 

Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  

• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
• The BlueHat Podcast
• Uncovering Hidden Risks    

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts 

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