Article 6PRAK Every Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security work

Every Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security work

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Tom Warren
from The Verge on (#6PRAK)
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Microsoft made it clear earlier this year that it was planning to make security its top priority, following years of security issues and mounting criticisms. Starting today, the software giant is now tying its security efforts to employee performance reviews.

Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft's chief people officer, has outlined what the company expects of employees in an internal memo obtained by The Verge. Everyone at Microsoft will have security as a Core Priority," says Hogan. When faced with a tradeoff, the answer is clear and simple: security above all else."

A lack of security focus for Microsoft employees could impact promotions, merit-based salary increases, and bonuses. Delivering impact for the Security Core Priority will be a key...

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