"Microsoft's Work to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protection"

Microsoft has a new plan to emphasize cybersecurity. For high-level execs, their cybersecurity work will make up a third of their performance. And other employees will also be evaluated on their cybersecurity efforts in their six-month reviews. Performance will impact company bonuses and other compensation. The major move comes in light of shortfalls in how Microsoft has responded to major security issues as outlined in a Homeland Security report about China’s breach of government email accounts. Brad Smith, Microsoft vice chair and president, testified on Thursday at the U.S. House Committee hearing.

Microsoft reports "Microsoft's Work to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protection"

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