Ex-Microsoft security strategist to make Firefox more secure

Posted on Saturday, September 09 2006 @ 18:00 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Former Microsoft security strategist Window Snyder is joining Mozilla to further protect the company's range of desktop applications from malicious hacker attacks.

Snyder, who was responsible for security sign-off for Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003, will spearhead Mozilla's security strategy, eWEEK has learned.

The hiring of Snyder is a coup for Mozilla Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, based in Mountain View, Calif.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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