14 DAY TRIAL // Scott Charney, corporate vice president, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Group will co-chair a new group tasked with finding internationally viable solutions to Internet security problems.
The “Collective Action to Improve Global Internet Health” group was formed at the EastWest Institute (EWI) Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit to take the concept of internet Health to the next level.
Back in October 2010, Charney unveiled a new view of a global security model applicable to the Internet in a whitepaper dubbed: “Collective Defense: Applying Public Health Models to the Internet, released in October 2010.”
As it is noted in the title, Microsoft supports the adaptation of the current public health model for Internet security.
“A public health model can empower consumers and improve Internet security,” Charney explains. “Microsoft is collaborating with industry and governments around the world to take action now by adopting a public health model for the Internet to protect users from threats worldwide.”
The core aspect of the Internet Health model is to have a global, coordinated strategy designed to ensure protection of Internet users from the plethora of threats that put them at risk.
By extension, security should be ensured not only for end users, but also for the infrastructure of the Internet.
It should be obvious by now that security or technology companies cannot offer security by themselves, and with over two billion Internet users worldwide, governments need to get more involved into protecting their citizens.
According to Microsoft, the “Collective Action to Improve Global Internet Health” group will bring together cybersecurity policy leaders, security strategists from governments and leading global technology companies to discuss Internet Health.
As some readers might know, Internet Health is focused on keeping all devices connected to the web free from infections. Per this model, compromised machines would be quarantined from the Internet until they can be cleaned, thus reducing the risk of spreading threats to other users.
“Microsoft’s work with the EastWest Institute and our multinational teams shows not only the company’s truly global character, but also demonstrates that our information and network security can only come from new international measures,” EWI Vice President Greg Austin added.
“As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it is imperative that governments and industry around the world work together to create a safer and more trusted Internet. The EastWest Institute breakthrough group provides an opportunity for leaders to convene with global industry and government counterparts and drive collective action on important cybersecurity issues like Internet Health,” Charney said.