--- title: Microsoft to focus on security date: "2002-01-18T12:00:00Z" categories: - links wp_id: 1478 description: I express relief as Microsoft finally prioritizes security following Bill Gates' 'Trustworthy Computing' memo. This 2002 shift marks a crucial turning point for the company's software development culture and long-term product reliability. keywords: [microsoft, security, trustworthy computing, bill gates, software development, tech history] --- Microsoft will now focus on [security](http://news.com.com/2100-1001-816880.html?legacy=cnet). Thank heavens.