Microsoft hired a Google exec to replace security boss Charlie Bell, who is moving to a new IC role, internal memo shows

Microsoft's Charlie Bell

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• Microsoft's security boss, Charlie Bell, is moving to a new role as an individual contributor.
• The company hired Google executive Hayete Gallot to replace him.
• Microsoft has faced security challenges during Bell's tenure.

Microsoft's security boss, Charlie Bell, is moving to a new role as an individual contributor, and the company hired Google executive Hayete Gallot to replace him, according to an internal memo from CEO Satya Nadella.