The Microsoft Security Cooperation Program (SCP) is a worldwide program that provides a structured way for governments and Microsoft to engage in cooperative security activities in the areas of computer incident response, attack mitigation, and citizen outreach. The two main components of the SCP are the sharing of information and collaborative activities focused on mitigating the negative effects of digital attack and responding rapidly to attacks when they occur.

In the video, the CIO of the State of Delaware, Thomas M. Jarrett, outlines some of the benefits he has got out of the program including being able to react to security situations faster than they ever could before; this is especially pertinent given the significant rise in cyber attacks that happen on the web today.

The SCP helps governments respond more efficiently and effectively to computer security incidents and emergencies. In addition, the program helps decrease the risk of attack through information sharing and collaborative projects customized to help meet each government's information security needs. A key element of the program is an escalation process that gives participants 24x7 access to Microsoft in the event of a critical IT emergency.

If you want to find out more about this program, please email scp_team@microsoft.com.