Posted by: Jacqueline Beauchere, Director, Trustworthy Computing Communications
For more than a decade, we at Microsoft have been protecting consumers from online safety and security risks not only by our work in Trustworthy Computing (TwC), but in our partnerships with others in industry, business, and the non-profit community – an effort we refer to as “Fostering Digital Citizenship.”
In addition to being the 10-year milestone of TwC, 2012 marks the decade anniversary of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a not-for-profit dedicated to educating and empowering society to use the Internet safely – at home, work, and school. NCSA also focuses on protecting technology, networks, and other shared digital assets.
Microsoft is a founding member of NCSA, and I have been the company’s representative to the NCSA board of directors for more than half of its existence. In the last 10 years, NCSA has grown both in size and influence, and we’ve seen it flourish as a leading voice in Internet safety and security awareness and education.
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