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Microsoft Hires Another McAfee Veteran
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2006-09-20
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Just over a month ago, Microsoft hired former vice president of McAfee's AVERT team Vincent Gullotto.
Now they have hired another security veteran formerly of McAfee - Jimmy Kuo. Kuo was a researcher at McAfee's AVERT Labs. Now for Microsoft he will be a senior security researcher with the Security Research & Response team.
According to CNET,
The Security Research & Response group falls under Microsoft's Security Technology Unit, which is responsible for securing the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. The group is separate from the Microsoft Security Response Center, which deals with security incidents that affect Microsoft products.
Microsoft has been expanding its expertise as it builds out its security business. The company earlier this year launched Windows Live OneCare, a product to protect consumer PCs, and it is readying security products for businesses under its new Forefront brand. Meanwhile, security industry incumbents are fighting Microsoft over protection features in Windows Vista.
Gullotto is now the general manager of Security Research & Response, so it looks as though the two former McAfee employees will enjoy each others company on the same team once again.
Tag: Microsoft, McAfee
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