Cybersecurity
Microsoft Offers Free Security Feature After Alleged China Cyber Hack
- Company to provide security logs to help detect, prevent hacks
- Lack of logs complicated inquiry into SolarWinds cyberattack
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Under pressure from US cybersecurity officials, Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said it would provide free cloud security logs for all customers in the next few months.
Security logs are critical for detecting and preventing cybersecurity threats, in addition to allowing hacking victims to quickly take action following a breach, according to US officials. Microsoft currently charges for some forms of logging as a premium feature.