Everything Useful I Learned About Software Security, I Learned at Microsoft

Everything Useful I Learned About Software Security, I Learned at Microsoft

Explore key insights on software security from Michael Howard's 18-year tenure at Microsoft in this LASCON 2010 conference talk. Discover how security expertise is developed, learn about deprecating functionality to enhance safety, and understand the importance of reducing friction in security measures. Delve into topics such as spare libraries, critical operations, and network security. Gain valuable knowledge on security training, the evolution of Windows Defender, and the ongoing pursuit of perfection in software security. Examine the role of requirements in security work and reflect on the ever-changing landscape of technology security through Howard's experienced perspective.