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🚀 Ah, the federal cyber experts, bravely navigating the digital wilderness, only to conclude that Microsoft's cloud is a "pile of shit"—and yet, they still gave it the green light! đŸ™ˆđŸ€Šâ€â™‚ïž Because who needs reliable cloud services when you can have a dumpster fire in the sky? đŸ”„â˜ïž
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Federal Cyber Experts Thought Microsoft’s Cloud Was “a Pile of Shit.” They Approved It Anyway.

A federal program created to protect the government against cyber threats authorized a sprawling Microsoft cloud product, despite the company’s inability to fully explain how it protects sensitive data.

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Hacker News2d ago

Federal Cyber Experts Called Microsoft's Cloud "A Pile of Shit", yet Approved It

https://www.propublica.org/article/microsoft-cloud-fedramp-cybersecurity-government

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Federal Cyber Experts Thought Microsoft’s Cloud Was “a Pile of Shit.” They Approved It Anyway.

A federal program created to protect the government against cyber threats authorized a sprawling Microsoft cloud product, despite the company’s inability to fully explain how it protects sensitive data.

ProPublica
LMG SecurityJul 24, 2025

Federal Cybersecurity Cuts Increase the Risks for Your Organization

A sweeping executive order just wiped out key federal cybersecurity mandates—including SBOMs, encryption standards, and phishing-resistant MFA requirements. If your business buys software, handles sensitive data, or supports critical infrastructure, this rollback directly impacts you.

Find out:

â–Ș Which protections were cut
â–Ș Why the risk has shifted to your organization
â–Ș What security leaders must do now to fill the gap

Read our blog: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/federal-cybersecurity-cuts-raise-risks-heres-how-to-respond/

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Federal Cybersecurity Cuts Raise Risks—Here’s How to Respond | LMG Security

In June 2025, an executive order sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity world, gutting key federal cybersecurity protections. We'll share what you need to do to protect your organization.

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LMG SecurityJul 8, 2025

Federal Cybersecurity Rollbacks: What Got Cut—And What Still Stands

In June 2025, a quiet executive order from the White House eliminated several key cybersecurity requirements for federal systems. In this episode of Cyberside Chats, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin break down what’s changing and why it matters for your organization.

We'll share:
â–Ș Which cybersecurity rules were rolled back (and which ones remain)
â–Ș What the removal of secure software attestations means for vendors
â–Ș Why post-quantum encryption and the FTC Cyber Trust Mark still matter
â–Ș How this moment echoes past compliance gaps like PCI
â–Ș What security leaders should prioritize right now

▶ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/GIWBHKwydMA
🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/executive-order-shockwave-the-future-of-cybersecurity-unveiled/

#FederalCybersecurity #CyberExecutiveOrder #CybersecurityPolicy #ExecutiveOrder #CISOs #CyberCompliance #SupplyChainSecurity #ZeroTrust #PostQuantum #LMGSecurity #Cybersecurity #CyberRisk #SecureSoftware #CybersideChats #RiskManagement