Microsoft layoffs hundreds in security division, new security chief replaces at least 8 executives

Odaily Planet Daily News As the world's largest cybersecurity software provider, Microsoft is comprehensively restructuring its security business unit. Hayete Gallot, who officially took over Microsoft's security business in February this year, has led the reallocation of more team resources to focus on developing various AI security products. To drive the company's security system and AI transformation, Microsoft's new security chief Hayete Gallot has replaced at least 8 executives who previously reported to former security chief Charlie Bell, while Microsoft's security division has laid off hundreds of people.