Microsoft transferred its chief information security officer, Igor Tsyganskiy, out of the security division to report to Cloud + AI boss Scott Guthrie.
The move highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence at Microsoft and aims to integrate the security team closer to the systems it protects.
Tsyganskiy's team will work closely with Microsoft Security to enhance solutions for real-world enterprise needs, following previous security challenges.
The shift is part of Microsoft's enhanced security focus, exemplified by making security a priority for all employees and adding it to performance metrics.