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Federal Agencies Complete Microsoft Security Crisis: Strategic Lessons from Emergency Response
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Federal Agencies Complete Microsoft Security Crisis: Strategic Lessons from Emergency Response

Federal agencies completed dual Microsoft SharePoint and Exchange vulnerabilities requiring emergency CISA directive response. Post-crisis analysis reveals strategic lessons for building resilient Microsoft security programs.
By Laurie Shrout

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