Microsoft’s Expanding Posture Vision At Microsoft Build 2025, the message was unmistakable — security posture is no longer about systems; it’s about data. With the evolution of Defender for Cloud and Purview, Microsoft introduced a complete posture management continuum that spans from cloud configuration to data behavior. This continuum is defined by two core pillars: […]
The New Epicenter of Security In the modern enterprise, security has moved beyond firewalls and access lists — it now lives inside the data pipeline. Every alert, every detection, every mitigation is powered by one foundational process: how a platform collects, processes, and protects data. That’s what makes the latest Microsoft Defender for Cloud Data […]
Microsoft’s Next Leap in AI-First Security At Microsoft Build 2025 and subsequent Azure updates, one theme emerged clearly — AI is transforming security, but security must now protect AI itself. To meet this new reality, Microsoft announced AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) within Defender for Cloud — a unified framework to help organizations discover, assess, […]
The Strategic Imperative for Securing AI Systems In today’s hyperconnected landscape, AI is not just transforming business models—it is fundamentally redefining how enterprises innovate, compete, and operate. From predictive analytics to generative AI tools like ChatGPT, companies across industries are leveraging AI to unlock new revenue streams, enhance customer experiences, and drive operational efficiencies. However, […]
Today cybersecurity professionals fight an asymmetric battle against relentless, and sophisticated attackers. To protect an organization, defenders must respond to threats that are often hidden among the noise. Not to mention the #securitytalentwar global shortage of ~3.4M million openings in the security field. Security professionals are scarce, and we must empower them to disrupt attackers’ traditional advantages […]
As I stand on the threshold of a new chapter, my seven-year journey at Avanade is coming to an end. It’s a moment to reflect on the wisdom gained from successes and challenges that have shaped me as a leader. In October 2016, I embarked on a transformative shift, leaving behind a 13-year tenure at […]
ChatGPT and large language models (LLM) are the early signs of how generative AI will shape many business processes. Security and risk management leaders, specifically CISOs, and their teams need to secure how their organization builds and consumes generative AI, and navigate its impacts on cybersecurity. The level of hype, scale and speed of adoption […]
The ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape presents growing challenges in defending against sophisticated cyber threats. Managing security in today’s complex, hybrid/multi-cloud architecture compounds these challenges. This article explores the importance of demonstrating cybersecurity effectiveness and the role of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) technology. Challenges in Cybersecurity: So, what’s the potential answer? Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Technology: BAS […]