Google is highlighting several problems with Microsoft’s cybersecurity practices, and is positioning itself as a more secure alternative for managing sensitive government data and operations.
Google has published new security recommendations and a detailed white paper scrutinizing Microsoft’s cybersecurity practices following recent nation-state attacks.
This move appears to be part of Google’s strategy to attract Microsoft’s government customers. Additionally, Google has announced a new Workspace program designed to help these customers transition from Microsoft’s legacy systems.
The importance of this development lies in Google’s attempt to capitalize on Microsoft’s recent cybersecurity issues, aiming to draw in government clients who currently rely on Microsoft’s services.
By highlighting these vulnerabilities, Google is positioning itself as a more secure alternative for managing sensitive government data and operations.
This shift in the competitive landscape was driven by the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) report, which criticized Microsoft’s security practices, particularly in light of a Chinese hack that was deemed preventable. This report has opened the door for competitors like CrowdStrike, Trellix, and now Google, to target Microsoft’s customer base, suggesting that there are more secure options available.
In response to the CSRB report, Google released a blog post authored by Jeanette Manfra, Google Cloud’s Senior Director of Global Risk and Compliance, and Charley Snyder, Google’s Head of Security Policy.
