Question: Who has recently launched the First Ever Asia-Pacific Cyber Security Council?
a) Microsoft
b) Pentagon
c) Apple corporation
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- Microsoft has launched the first Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council.
- It has been launched with the aim of building a strong communications channel for addressing cyber threats
- It will also work for sharing best practices across the participating countries.
- The Security Executive Council will take the active role in bringing together a coalition of policy makers from government and state agencies, as well as technology and industry leaders.
- The council comprises 15 policy makers from Brunei, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
- It has also been supported by cyber security professionals from Microsoft.
- This collective marks a significant commitment towards accelerating public-private partnerships in cyber security.
- Council will promote a broader sharing of threat intelligence to be better positioned to respond in the event of attacks.
- At the forefront of the council’s vision is the drive to build a community where threat intelligence, technology, and resources can be shared in a timely and open manner.
- The council is set to meet virtually on a quarterly basis to maintain a continuous exchange of information on cyber threats and cyber security solutions.
Links:-
https://news.microsoft.com/apac/2021/05/31/microsoft-launches-first-asia-pacific-public-sector-cyber-security-executive-council-across-seven-markets-in-the-region/
https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/microsoft-launches-the-first-ever-asia-pacific-cybersecurity-council-121060100266_1.html