Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Microsoft's annual view of the global threat landscape from trillions of signals.
Drawing on Microsoft's vast telemetry across endpoints, cloud, identity, and email, the Digital Defense Report covers ransomware, nation-state operations, identity attacks, and the security implications of AI. It is widely cited by policymakers, CISOs, and security marketers.
FAQs
Microsoft Digital Defense Report: frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft Digital Defense Report?
The Microsoft Digital Defense Report synthesizes insights from the trillions of daily security signals Microsoft processes to map nation-state activity, cybercrime, and emerging AI-era threats. Published annually, it is one of the broadest threat assessments available.
Where is Microsoft Digital Defense Report based?
Microsoft Digital Defense Report is based in Redmond, WA, USA.
What is Microsoft Digital Defense Report listed under on Cyber Resources?
Microsoft Digital Defense Report is listed in the Research & Reports category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
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