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If you are having trouble viewing this email, please visit the online version. Discover business insights in our weekly newsletter     Business Insights Newsletter March 2016       Beer and nachos Don't mix with security   Save the date National Small Business Week It’s almost time for National Small Business Week! The Small Business Administration is hosting its Annual National Small Business Week events May 2–6, 2016, and Microsoft has partnered to help small businesses achieve more. Look for more information on the Microsoft US SMB Blog the week of April 4 and visit the SBA site.   April 3rd deadline Submit your video now! Tell us about your business in a two-minute video for a chance to win cash plus technology. We also have random weekly drawings, so there’s more than one way to win! Just tell us about your business journey—how you started, your challenges, and where you’re headed. Be Super Human Azure Marketplace apps We’ve created four hands-on labs for the hottest apps from Hortonworks, Barracuda, Chef, and Docker in Azure Marketplace. Learn about big data, network protection, infrastructure automation, and app containerization. Complete a lab and choose between a Crazyflie 2.0 mini drone or an Azure Pass. Get started today! Business in peril Accounting software risks Join us on April 19 at 10 AM Pacific Time for the webcast "Your Accounting Software Could Be Putting Your Business at Risk." Register today to learn how Microsoft Dynamics ERP can help ensure consistent customer service, optimize operations, and deliver real insight.   Do it your way Customize the Ribbon Ever wish you could redesign the Ribbon in Office 365? Then you’ll love this video, which is all about how to customize your Office Ribbon. Doug Thomas from the Office team says the Ribbon is like a desk caddy that helps keep you super-organized. Or at least it will, once you customize it!         Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA

Microsoft Security Newsletter - March 2016

March 2016 Microsoft Security Newsletter     Spring is here, and so is March's Security Newsletter! I spoke at the Cloud Security Alliance Summit held in San Francisco a few weeks ago and had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on cloud security, and to discuss lessons learned from a cloud services provider's point of view. The panel was moderated by Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group and star of ABC's Shark Tank. Robert was a gracious and fun moderator to work with; I survived the panel without a shark bite! The next day, Brad Smith, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer, delivered a keynote at the RSA Conference on "Trust in the Cloud in Tumultuous Times". There were several Microsoft sessions throughout the week at the conference, including SaaS Attacks Happen: How Cloud Scale Changes the Security Game and Mark Russinovich's Machine Learning and the Cloud: Disrupting Threat Detection and Prevention. The theme of this month's newsletter is enterprise mobility – a topic that I know so many CIOs and CISOs are interested in. Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise and Client Mobility has been blogging a lot on this topic and I always learn something from him. I recommend checking out his In the Cloud blog and the resources featured in this month's newsletter for tips on security, mobile device management, and more. Best regards, Tim Rains Director, Security, Microsoft Want to share this newsletter with a friend or colleague? Click here for the online edition and subscription options. Have feedback on how we can improve this newsletter? Email us at secnlfb@microsoft.com and share your ideas.   Top Stories   Progress Report: Enterprise Security for Our Mobile-First, Cloud-First World Learn about new Microsoft security capabilities, products and features designed to help our customers accelerate the adoption of a more holistic security posture that helps protect, detect and respond to modern security threats. Microsoft Bounty Programs Announce Expansion – Bounty for Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive has now been added to the Microsoft Online Services Bug Bounty Program. The bounty program enables individuals across the globe to earn a bounty on submitted vulnerabilities for participating services and products provided by Microsoft. Learn more about this opportunity. New Secure Development at Microsoft Blog Check out this new developer-focused security blog for information about new security tools, services, open source projects, and best development practices. Blog posts will be written by Microsoft engineers to give you the right level of technical depth you need to integrate security assurance into your projects right away. The Trusted Cloud: What Do Privacy and Control Really Mean? The cloud is a powerful game-changer for businesses all over the world, but with that power comes great responsibility. Managing the volume, variety, and disparate sources of data generated through mobile devices and other activities is a global challenge for your enterprise. Explore Microsoft's Trusted Cloud principles.   Security Guidance Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite 30-Day Trial Test drive Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) free for 30 days. Your free trial will include Azure Active Directory Premium, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Rights Management. Windows 10 Mobile Security Guide Get a detailed description of the most important security features in the Windows 10 Mobile operating system—identity access and control, data protection, malware resistance, and app platform security. Looking for more information? Learn about settings and quick actions that can be locked down in Windows 10 Mobile then learn how to configure Windows 10 Mobile using Lockdown XML or manage identity verification using Microsoft Passport. For details on how to deploy, configure, maintain, and support phones and small tablets running Windows 10 Mobile, see Windows 10 Mobile and mobile device management. Mobile Device Management Design Considerations Guide Learn how to understand your MDM design requirements and find steps and tasks that you can follow to design a MDM solution that best fits the business and technology needs for your organization. Protect Data and Devices with Microsoft Intune Find a quick overview of common user scenarios that might present a danger to your network and data, then move on to detailed guidance on how you can protect against them using Microsoft Intune. What Is Azure RemoteApp? Azure RemoteApp helps you provide secure, remote access to applications from many different user devices. Explore real world scenarios, best practices, and tips on how to create either a cloud or hybrid collection of Azure RemoteApp. Microsoft EMS Resources Find how-to sessions to help you leverage enterprise mobility technologies and read real use cases to help you plan and build enterprise mobility into your infrastructure. Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) helps you identify breaches and threats using behavioral analysis and provides a clear, actionable report on a simple attack timeline. Find out how it works and what threats it looks for, and get answers to common questions. Want to deploy ATA in your organization? Read the deployment guide and operations guide for step-by-step instructions.   This Month's Security Bulletins   March 2016 Security Bulletins Critical   • MS16-023: 3142015 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer   • MS16-024: 3142019 Cumulative Security Update for Microsoft Edge   • MS16-026: 3143148 Security Update for Graphic Fonts to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-027: 3143146 Security Update for Windows Media to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-028: 3143081 Security Update for Microsoft Windows PDF Library to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-036: 3144756 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player Important   • MS16-025: 3140709 Security Update for Windows Library Loading to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-029: 3141806 Security Update for Microsoft Office to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-030: 3143136 Security Update for Windows OLE to Address Remote Code Execution   • MS16-031: 3140410 Security Update for Microsoft Windows to Address Elevation of Privilege   • MS16-032: 3143141 Security Update for Secondary Logon to Address Elevation of Privilege   • MS16-033: 3143142 Security Update for Windows USB Mass Storage Class Driver to Address Elevation of Privilege   • MS16-034: 3143145 Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers to Address Elevation of Privilege   • MS16-035: 3141780 Security Update for .NET Framework to Address Security Feature Bypass   March 2016 Security Bulletin Resources:   • March 2016 Security Update Release Summary • Malicious Software Removal Tool: March 2016 Update   Security Events and Training   Can't Miss! Microsoft Virtual Security Summit March 29, 2016 – 9:00AM Pacific Time With the threat of cyberattacks against corporations, government agencies and nonprofits looming, it's imperative to understand how cybercriminals have evolved and learn best practices to keep your organization safe. Join us to hear from leading security experts who can equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect your organization. Reserve your spot now! Enterprise Mobility Suite: Beyond "Bring Your Own Device" Get an in-depth look at supporting services and infrastructure to further implement, manage, and protect your technology assets through on-premises and user-owned technologies and devices. Anatomy of a Breach: How Hackers Break In Do you know how a security breach actually happens? How hackers get a foothold, and what they do once they're in? Watch this webinar for information to learn about common ways hackers get into your network, how hackers set up and manage long-term attacks, and the steps you can take to prevent an attack. TechNet Virtual Conference: Security and Patching Vulnerabilities Get the latest insights and guidance on patching vulnerabilities with this on demand session from Tim Rains.     Essential Tools   • Microsoft Security Bulletins   • Microsoft Security Advisories   • Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle Starter Kit   • Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit   • Malicious Software Removal Tool   • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Security Centers   • Security TechCenter   • Security Developer Center   • Microsoft Security Response Center   • Microsoft Malware Protection Center   • Microsoft Privacy   • Microsoft Security Product Solution Centers Additional Resources   • Microsoft Cybertrust Blog   • Microsoft Azure Security Blog   • Microsoft Security Intelligence Report   • Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle   • Malware Response Guide   • Security Troubleshooting and Support Resources     technet.microsoft.com/security       This is a monthly newsletter for IT professionals and developers–bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. 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US Department of Defense Upgrades to Windows 10

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Microsoft on the campaign trail View as webpage | Subscribe | Update Profile Key Headlines      Selected Videos      Upcoming Events In this issue Featured Article US Department of Defense to Upgrade 4 Million Devices to Windows 10 Because the U.S. Department of Defense is a prime target of cyber criminals and one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, its leaders know the importance of securing its baseline systems. Terry Halvorsen, CIO for the Department of Defense, is directing all Combatant Commands, Services Agencies and Field Activities to rapidly deploy Windows 10 to improve the Department's cybersecurity posture, lower the cost of IT and streamline the IT operating environment. Read more now Microsoft and TASER Leverage the Cloud to Drive Safer Communities Body-worn and in-car video systems are some of the most important tools for law enforcement and the communities they serve. Join the March 8 Webcast to learn how Microsoft and TASER are leveraging the cloud to deliver breakthrough solutions for video capture, analysis, and collaboration within agencies and beyond. Police department uses Office 365 to make faster decisions and better serve the community The Richland Police Department wanted to streamline its flow of information so that officers could spend less time filing reports and more time serving the community. It also sought to encourage collaboration among department staff for faster decision making. Enter: Office 365. Microsoft empowers voters, candidates and parties on the road to 2016 "Never before has technology been as important and integrated into U.S. presidential campaigns," according to Fred Humphries, Microsoft's corporate vice president for U.S. government affairs. "For example, Microsoft is helping the election process for both major parties at the Iowa caucuses and assisting candidates as they connect with their potential supporters." Envision America: Entrepreneurialism + Fun = Better Government and Happier Citizens "Entrepreneurialism" and "fun" are two words not typically associated with city governments, but those were two key themes of the recent Envision America workshop, which launched the new nonprofit's effort to help America's cities become smarter. Microsoft Virtual Security Summit March 29th Understand how cybercriminals have evolved and learn best practices to keep your government agency safe. Join us to hear from leading security experts who can equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect your organization. Reserve your spot now.   Special Offer Get on the Fast Track: Office 365 is up and running in minutes Learn more   Tune in to SLG.tv and FED.tv now Check out on-demand videos from Microsoft and its partners produced especially for State and Local Govements and Federal agencies. FED.tv Features: What is DevOps and why is it important? 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