House panel leaders call on Microsoft president to testify over security shortcomings

House Homeland Security Committee leaders requested Microsoft President Brad Smith testify on May 22 following a Cyber Safety Review Board report that cited a “cascade of security failures” enabling Chinese-affiliated hackers to steal thousands of emails, including from U.S. federal agencies. The article notes CISA also issued an emergency directive related to a separate January breach and that Microsoft has announced organizational changes to improve its security culture; Microsoft says it welcomes discussion but hasn’t committed to the hearing date.