Microsoft Halts Use of China-Based Engineers on Pentagon Cloud Projects
Microsoft stops using China-based engineers for Pentagon cloud work after security concerns, ensuring only U.S.-cleared personnel now maintain DoD sys
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Microsoft Halts Use of China-Based Engineers on Pentagon Cloud Projects Microsoft Ends Use of China-Based Engineers for Department of Defense Work Security concerns around Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) projects have sparked a significant policy change at the tech giant. Microsoft has confirmed it will no longer allow engineers located in China to assist in maintaining any cloud computing systems tied to the Pentagon. This follows an explosive ProPublica report revealing the use of so-called “digital escorts”—U.S. citizens supervising foreign engineers—some of whom lacked the technical background necessary to secure sensitive operations. Image Credits:Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto / Getty Images Why Microsoft Used China-Based Engineers for Defense-Related Work Until recently, Microsoft’s cloud computing infrastructure for the Department of Defense received support from engineers based in China. The company's model involved "digital escorts"—U.S.-based personnel with security clearances—to supervise the…
