Microsoft Deploys Security Chip to Fight $10T Cybercrime
Who says crime doesn't pay? Microsoft secures Azure with a chip against $10T cybercrime pandemic.
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Microsoft Deploys Security Chip to Fight $10T Cybercrime Who says crime doesn't pay? Microsoft Deploys Security Chip on All Azure Servers to Fight $10T Cybercrime Pandemic Cybercrime is no longer just a threat—it’s a global epidemic. Microsoft has revealed how it protects Azure customers from what it calls a $10 trillion cybercrime “pandemic.” The company’s solution? Its own custom-built security chip deployed across every Azure server, ensuring enterprise clients have a robust line of defense. Image credit: Microsoft This move highlights the scale of the challenge: cybercrime now reportedly costs $10.2 trillion annually, making it the world’s third-largest economy, behind only the United States and China. Microsoft’s Integrated HSM Chip: The Heart of Azure Security Microsoft’s Azure Integrated HSM is the cornerstone of its security strategy. First announced in late 2024, this chip underpins a wider architecture that includes Azure Boost , Hydra BMC , and Caliptra 2.0 . By embedding security at the hardware level, Microsoft aims to prevent attac…
