Microsoft Honors Top Contributors to MSRC’s Security Research Program

Microsoft has announced its 2025 Most Valuable Researchers (MVRs), recognizing 100 security researchers who made significant contributions to protecting the company’s customers through the Microsoft Security Response Center’s vulnerability disclosure program.

The annual recognition celebrates researchers who discovered and responsibly reported security vulnerabilities between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

The Microsoft Researcher Recognition Program operates on a points-based system, with researchers earning recognition based on the total number of points accumulated through valid vulnerability reports submitted under Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure protocols.

This systematic approach ensures that both the quantity and quality of security research contributions are appropriately acknowledged.

Microsoft partners with thousands of security researchers throughout the year, making the selection of the top 100 contributors a competitive achievement.

The program specifically recognizes researchers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving cybersecurity across Microsoft’s extensive product ecosystem.

Technical Excellence Across Product Areas

Beyond the overall ...