Priya PatelTLDR:
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issued a memo emphasizing the importance of prioritizing security.
- The memo outlines a new security initiative with three core principles: Secure by Design, Secure by Default, and Secure Operations.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sent an internal memo to employees on May 3, 2024, highlighting the company’s focus on security. The memo reiterated the importance of prioritizing security above all else, emphasizing the need for a secure and trusted platform. Nadella referenced the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board findings on the Storm-0558 cyberattack as evidence of the growing security threats faced by the company and its customers. The memo introduced the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), launched in November, which aims to enhance cybersecurity protection across Microsoft’s products and infrastructure. The initiative is guided by three core principles: Secure by Design, Secure by Default, and Secure Operations. These principles will govern various aspects of SFI, including protecting identities, networks, and engineering systems, monitoring threats, and accelerating response and remediation efforts. Microsoft plans to implement company-wide actions based on these principles and will hold senior leadership accountable for meeting security plans and milestones. The company stresses continuous improvement and collaboration to strengthen its security posture and protect customers’ digital estates.
