Microsoft embraces common weakness enumeration standard for vulnerability disclosure

Microsoft is taking steps to be more transparent and forthcoming, said Amy Chang, senior fellow of cybersecurity and emerging threats at R Street Institute. The company released a record, 147 patches for Windows and related software in the most recent Patch Tuesday update. 

“At a time when there is greater scrutiny on Microsoft’s failures or deficiencies in security, making a substantive change in how the company approaches examining root causes of security vulnerabilities would be a smart move,” Chang said via email.