Microsoft has moved its CISO, Igor Tsyganskiy, to the Cloud + AI group under Scott Guthrie, signaling a heightened focus on AI's role in security. This shift aims to improve integration with platform development and enhance threat detection. The move follows security challenges and underscores Microsoft's commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity posture.
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