How Microsoft builds privacy and security to work hand-in-hand | Microsoft Security Blog

The Deputy CISO blog series is where Microsoft  Deputy Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) share their thoughts on what is most important in their respective domains. In this series, you will get practical advice, tactics to start (and stop) deploying, forward-looking commentary on where the industry is going, and more. In this article, Terrell Cox, Vice President for Microsoft Security and Deputy CISO for Privacy and Policy, dives into the intersection of privacy and security.

For decades, Microsoft has consistently prioritized earning and maintaining the trust of the people and organizations that rely on its technologies. The 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100 ranked Microsoft as one of the top three most trusted brands in the United States.¹ At Microsoft, we believe one of the best ways we can build trust is through our long-established core values of respect, accountability, and integrity. We also instill confidence in our approach to regulations by demonstrating…