Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says "Security is our No. 1 priority" but will need teamwork to make the dream work

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What you need to know

1. Microsoft is doubling down on its security efforts and will now require every employee to "have security as a Core Priority."
2. The employees' efforts toward the cause will directly impact promotions, salary raises, and performance bonuses.
3. Microsoft had initially rolled out a similar policy that tied a section of top executives' compensation packages to their security deliverables.