Microsoft is planning to strengthen the protection of its technologies with a new event. An innovative event, “Zero Day Quest,” will assemble experts, developers, and accomplished researchers to investigate vulnerabilities in its infrastructure and algorithms. The “Zero Day Quest” emphasizes improvements in applications and operational systems. Microsoft confirms its dedication to maintaining reliability in safeguarding these innovations. Thomas Gallagher, Vice President of Engineering at the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), said the company would allocate $4 million in incentives to encourage discoveries of critical weaknesses.
Open Call for Papers
Experts are now welcome to send papers to join this event. Microsoft will pick the best ideas and give these experts the chance to work with its top team. Those picked will help test and improve the safety of the firm’s systems.
The event is not just for Microsoft’s own use. Findings will be shared with the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. This will help others in the tech world improve their own tools. The company also aims to share updates about what the experts uncover.
“Zero Day Quest” may remind some of the famous Black Hat event. Microsoft already holds a smaller event, “Blue Hat,” as an answer to Black Hat. But this new quest will be bigger and fully independent.
Why It Matters
Cloud and AI are at the core of tech in today’s fast-growing world. When there are vulnerabilities in tech, they could lead to serious harm, in some cases, on a large scale. With this event, Microsoft hopes to not only boost its own safety but also raise the bar for the whole tech space. The “Zero Day Quest” will take place in 2025 at Microsoft HQ. With its large scope and public results, it may set new rules for how tech firms work with experts to keep their systems safe.
