How MSRC coordinates vulnerability research and disclosure while building community

This document outlines how the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) coordinates vulnerability reporting and remediation through CVD, expanded bug bounty and recognition programs (including Defender, AI, and Zero Day Quest), machine-readable CSAF advisories and the Security Updates API, and early partner sharing via MAPP to accelerate protections. It highlights Microsoft’s monthly security update cadence, clarifies when customer action is required, and promotes community education via the MSRC blog, Security Update Guide, and BlueHat conference, with links to resources for staying informed.