Is It Time To Dump Microsoft?

Should enterprises ditch Microsoft because of security concerns? Microsoft's numerous vulnerabilities and questionable responses make it a significant risk for continued use. At the same time, Microsoft's strong integration and utility in enterprise environments make it attractive for continued use. Johna Till Johnson and John Burke debate.
They also weigh considerations including the challenges of transitioning to alternative platforms, the evolving cybersecurity landscape, and the potential impact of SEC reporting requirements on CSOs.
*Note: This episode was recorded before the CrowdStrike/Microsoft fiasco.
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[@TakticalTekniq]

We have over 100 shared mailboxes. With MS, they’re free and easy to use. With Google, we pay per mailbox since they need to be a user. Group email collaboration is not the same.
For that reason alone, MS is way more cost effective for us. Let alone the fact that we can separate licenses from user accounts (allowing us to keep older accounts around in blocked sign in mode without cost.)

[@DergEnterprises]

I agree. Microsoft needs to be abolished and I don't really like the alternatives either.