Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Microsoft is intensifying its focus on security, making it the company's highest priority, as announced by CEO Satya Nadella. This shift comes in response to recent criticisms of its security practices and a series of cyberattacks, including breaches by Chinese and Russian hackers. Nadella has issued a memo to all employees, emphasizing that security should take precedence over other business considerations like new features or legacy system support.

The company's new security strategy, dubbed the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), aims to integrate advanced cybersecurity measures across all Microsoft products and infrastructure. This initiative is structured around principles such as "Secure by Design," "Secure by Default," and "Secure Operations." Nadella's approach stresses continuous improvement and learning from both past attacks and ongoing threat monitoring to enhance Microsoft's overall security posture.