From points to payouts: The evolution of the Microsoft security researcher leaderboard

The global security research community plays a critical role in helping Microsoft protect customers. Through their deep technical expertise, coordinated disclosure, and collaboration, researchers help identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and shape how our security programs evolve. Many of the...

postMessaged and Compromised

At Microsoft, securing the ecosystem means more than just fixing bugs—it means proactively hunting for variant classes, identifying systemic weaknesses, and working across teams to protect customers before attackers ever get the chance. This blog highlights one such effort: a deep dive into the...

"There is no business school class that would ever sit down and design Talos"

As part of the celebrations of Cisco Talos turning 10, wed like to take you back to where it all began: How we formed our mission of protecting our customers and making the internet suck a bit less, an insight into our culture, and how we came to work with some of the most talented human beings o...