Microsoft is tying executive pay to security performance — so if it gets hacked, no bonuses for anyone

In a bold move addressing some major cybersecurity concerns that have plagued the company in recent months, Microsoft has linked executive compensation to the company’s security performance.

The strategic manoeuvre comes after a series of high-profile attacks affecting the company, such as those by China’s Storm-0558 and Russia’s Midnight Blizzard.

The revelation arrives days after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that the company’s renewed commitment would see it “putting security above all else.” READ MORE