Amazon has postponed the launch of Microsoft 365 for its employees due to security concerns raised after a Russia-linked hacker group accessed employee email accounts. After reviewing Microsoft’s software, Amazon requested improvements to prevent unauthorized access and enhance user activity records. In an interview, CJ Moses, Amazon's chief cybersecurity officer, stated they have worked closely with Microsoft to enhance security measures, ensuring both companies meet high security standards before moving forward with the roll-out.
This unusual collaboration highlights a significant intersection of security vulnerabilities from a state-sponsored hack, the partnership between two major tech firms, and the ongoing technical enhancements aimed at boosting the security of Microsoft 365. CJ Moses mentioned the back-and-forth between the teams, illustrating how deeply Amazon analyzed the entire O365 system, emphasizing that their standards must be met just as rigorously as with any internal service they operate at Amazon.
The deal for Microsoft 365, valued at approximately $1 billion, is pivotal as it positions Amazon as a major consumer of Microsoft's suite, signifying a considerable shift in their software strategy. Moses expressed optimism about the project’s future, citing a collaborative approach to deploying the software securely. Despite the setbacks from hacking incidents, the companies are set to redeem and redeploy next year, enhancing security features touted as necessary lessons from recent breaches.
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