Microsoft President Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Cybersecurity Lapses

Brad Smith is summoned to address a series of high-profile security breaches that compromised U.S. government officials' emails.

The House Committee on Homeland Security has scheduled a hearing with Microsoft's Brad Smith for May 22 to probe into the company's recent security failures.
Recent breaches involved unauthorized access to emails of top U.S. officials, including a Commerce Secretary and a U.S. Ambassador to China.
Microsoft acknowledges the need for a 'rapid cultural change' in cybersecurity practices following critical reports.
The company has introduced a new security initiative focusing on six key pillars to prevent future breaches.
Microsoft's market dominance and the critical nature of its software in government operations underscore the high stakes of the upcoming hearing.