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Microsoft's Security Plan Raises Concerns Over Foreign Employees

8/21/2025

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Microsoft submitted a security plan to the U.S. Defense Department, lacking details on China-based employees for sensitive systems, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Government officials expressed surprise at Microsoft's lack of transparency regarding this practice.
The Pentagon completed its investigation into foreign personnel use, identifying potential actions without disclosing specifics.
Critics point out conflicts of interest in the FedRAMP assessment process, as companies fund their own auditors.

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Microsoft submitted a security plan to the U.S. Defense Department, lacking details on China-based employees for sensitive systems, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Government officials expressed surprise at Microsoft's lack of transparency regarding this practice.
The Pentagon completed its investigation into foreign personnel use, identifying potential actions without disclosing specifics.
Critics point out conflicts of interest in the FedRAMP assessment process, as companies fund their own auditors.