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MS announces security programs

MS announces security programs

By:  Greg Meckbach  On: 04 Aug 2008 For: ComputerWorld Canada Creator

MAPP will give vendors vulnerability information while the Exploitability Index will give guidance on the likelihood of a breach

Microsoft Corp. has unveiled two security programs designed to provide information about software vulnerability.

The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant this week announced Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), which would give security vendors information in advance of vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft security updates.

Microsoft also announced the Exploitability Index, which is designed to give users guidance on the likelihood that hackers will develop exploits for vulnerabilities targeted by Microsoft security updates.










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Greg Meckbach Greg Meckbach Greg Meckbach is editor of Network World Canada and has worked for ComputerWorld Canada, Communications & Networking and Computing Canada.

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