Brad Smith, Microsoft's President and Vice Chair, vows to fully address security failures outlined in a March Cyber Safety Review Board report during his April 12, 2023 testimony at the Semafor World Economic Summit in Washington D.C. He acknowledges Microsoft's pivotal role in global cybersecurity, operating data centers in 32 countries and collaborating closely with the U.S. government and allies.

In 2023, attacks linked to China and Russia compromised Microsoft's systems, leading to significant data breaches and criticisms of the company's security priorities over speed. Smith emphasizes the company's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity amidst escalating nation-state threats and millions of daily phishing attempts on Microsoft customers.

Critics argue for stronger accountability measures, given Microsoft's substantial presence in critical federal agencies and defense systems.