Microsoft lays off employees in security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming — separate from performance cuts

1. Microsoft is laying off employees in security, sales, and gaming areas. 2. These layoffs are separate from other cuts targeting underperforming employees. 3. Security is identified as Microsoft's top priority for 2024. 4. These changes follow previous security issues and industry criticism. 5. Microsoft has expanded its Secure Future Initiative in response to security failures.