Microsoft Starts Offering Cybersecurity Solutions for Political & Election Organizations Ahead of 2018 US Midterms

Microsoft Starts Offering Cybersecurity Solutions for Political & Election Organizations Ahead of 2018 US Midterms

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As reports continue to hint at possible political interference in the electoral process, the tech giants are also working on tools to secure the campaigns and relevant authorities. Microsoft has launched a pilot program called AccountGuard aiming to provide threat monitoring and security services to political committees and election campaigns ahead of the 2018 US midterms.

“Microsoft’s AccountGuard service provides additional security and threat monitoring for Microsoft accounts belonging to participating US campaigns, political committees, campaign tech vendors, and their staff, who are likely to be at a higher risk in the lead up to elections,” the company says (via WalkingCat).