Microsoft dons new hat
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft's windows Vista has a date with some of the world's smartest hackers.
The software maker will use the spotlight of the Black Hat security conference Aug. 2-3 in Las Vegas to show off some of the key security features and functionality being fitted into Vista.
Microsoft's appearance on the Black Hat stage is a first on many fronts. Microsoft will be the first software vendor to present an entire Black Hat Briefing track on a prerelease product. It is also the first time a Microsoft representative will make an official presentation at the controversial hacker conference.