The Pentagon, Microsoft and Chinese language Employees

On this week’s replace, 4 ISMG editors mentioned the Pentagon’s evaluate of Microsoft’s use of Chinese language nationals on U.S. army cloud methods, renewed considerations over software program provide chain dangers and Cato Networks’ first-ever acquisition to spice up AI safety.

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The panelists – Anna Delaney, govt director, productions; Tony Morbin, govt information editor, EU; Michael Novinson, govt editor, ISMG Enterprise; and Chris Riotta, managing editor, GovInfoSecurity – mentioned:

• Why Microsoft’s use of Chinese language nationals in Pentagon cloud code uncovered deep failures in authorities oversight and provide chain safety;
• How the “air-gap” phantasm in software program provide chains is mirrored by dangers similar to a single Russian developer sustaining vital open-source code – and the renewed name for necessary software program invoice of supplies rules;
• Why Cato Networks’ first-ever acquisition marks a shift from its natural development mannequin, pushed by the urgency of AI safety and a part of a wider M&A surge within the sector.

The ISMG Editors’ Panel runs weekly. Do not miss our earlier installments, together with the Aug. 22 version on whether or not election safety within the U.S. stays vital infrastructure and a Aug. 29 whistleblower’s social safety knowledge bombshell.