The Security Insights Show

Can AI ever be secure as the AI technology adoption is often out pacing security innovation? This is one of those episodes that we will have a ton of “highly” opinionated facts. Words of Wisdom: “If someone asks you the same question three times, trust me they know the answer” * Explore events at Microsoft * General * Microsoft Build 2026: Securing code, agents, and models across the development l...

The crew will talk about Franks favorite topic, exam and exam taking. We will have Andre Keartland from Netsurit.com to talk about the exam and his perspective about what it covers and why it is important to certain security operators. Show Links - This is why SC-500 is full-stack - Microsoft CISO advice: Securing AI with full stack red teaming - Inside Track Blog Words of Wisdom: “Aim to die brok...

Edward will ask the burning question, is Agent 365 a security tool, product or just a hyper dense reporting tool. The world needs to know. Gary brings extensive hands-on experience and has contributed to official Microsoft guidance on these topics. Expect practical insights you can use immediately. Guest link - Home - Cyclotron Nathan Carlisle - linkedin.com/in/nathan-carlisle-780846149 Gary Bushe...

We’re excited to welcome back Gary Bushey (Security Architect at Cyclotron) for a deep technical episode covering: * Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake – architecture, scaling, cost optimization, and real-world best practices * Sentinel Graph – powerful new capabilities, dynamic investigations, hidden risk discovery, and how it’s changing threat hunting Gary brings extensive hands-on experience and has...

Guest link - https://www.databahn.ai/ * Nithya Nareshkumar - President & Cofounder * https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithya-nareshkumar-80955a30/ * Aditya Sundararam - Chief Products Officer & Cofounder * https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityasundararam/ Words of Wisdom: “You can be whatever you want, so be the person who ends meetings early” General * Monthly news – May 2026 | Microsoft Defender XDR Blog...

Words of Wisdom: “When introduced to someone, make eye contact with them and count to 4. You’ll both remember each other” “Average returns sustained over an above-average period of time yield extraordinary results. Buy and Hold! General * Monthly news – April 2026 | Microsoft Defender XDR Blog * Monthly news – March 2026 | Microsoft Defender XDR Blog * What’s new in Microsoft Defender XDR | Micros...

AI Pen Testing Power- What is the deal with Mythos? Sentinel Cost Estimator Tool is a go. - Sentinel Cost Estimator Words of Wisdom: “Don’t believe everything you think you believe” “Actual great opportunities do NOT have “Great Opportunies” in the subject line” General · Secure agentic AI for your Frontier Transformation [agenticainews.net] · Secure agentic AI end-to-end [microsoft.com] · Microso...

Let’s talk Sentinel, AI Security or lack thereof and we think Agent365 is pretty cool when mixed with Microsoft Purview. Words of Wisdom: “Anything you say before the word “but” does not count! “Ask anyone that you admire: Their lucky breaks happened on a detour from their main goal. So embrace detours. Life is NOT a straight line for anyone.” Security News: General * Secure agentic AI end-to-end...

Edward does MCP. Franks says 3 is a magic number. Rod returns with tales from the other side of the pond? We will talk about the new E7 license from Microsoft and other top of mind security trends and news. Words of Wisdom: “To rapidly reveal the true character of a person you just met, move them onto an abysmally slow internet connection. Observe” Cool AI Tools and Security Links: * XDR Convertor...

Edward gets someone else to do his homework. Rod returns...or does he? Franks can’t decide if he wants to live in Florida or Virginia. We will also do a run down about all the security and AI. Words of Wisdom: Speak confidently as if you are right, but listen carefully as if you are wrong. Cool Tools and Links: * XDR Convertor TOP AI and Security Links to take a look-see: * All the admin portal an...

In this episode we discuss why Edward continues to go down AI generated rabbit holes instead completing the homework assignment given to him by Frank We talk about changes in how Sentinel data lake ingest XDR logs, AI rabbit holes and lots of other random security items. Words of Wisdom: The biggest lie we tell ourselves is, “I don’t need to write this down because I will remember it”. Cool Tools...

In this episode we have the good folks from the security company - LockBase Cyber. Leonard Volling and Charlie Smith will come on and talk about their new Microsoft Sentinel pricing tool. Also Ed talks about how this work travel kept him from doing his homework and messed up the last show, Frank is still trying to decide if he would rather teach security or AI and Rod has finished his No Pop-Tarts...

In this episode, Ed talks about this travel adventures, Frank confesses that he is addicted to life on a cruise ship and Rod was out because of Pop Tart overdose. Oh, we also talked about AI security, Sentinel datalake, AI chips from Google and how we will pivot the show in 2026 to have a deep focus on all things that help secure AI, blah, blah, blah. Words of Wisdom: The best way to get a correct...

Join our hosts December 18th, 2025, as they dive into the electrifying world of Microsoft Security’s latest breakthroughs. This episode unpacks real-world triumphs in thwarting sophisticated AI-driven phishing swarms, and debates the hottest zero-day exploits shaking the headlines. Packed with insider tips this is your must-listen guide to staying light-years ahead in the cyber arms race. This epi...

After a pre-Ignite cliffhanger, we welcome back the illustrious James Key. This episode, James is back to fill us in on the Ignite announcements around Security Copilot that he couldn’t talk about last time. Show Notes/Links * Learn about Security Copilot inclusion in Microsoft 365 E5 subscription https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/security/security-copilot-inclusion * Microsoft 365 adds ad...

As the Thanksgiving turkey roasts and the family gathers, cybercriminals are lurking in the digital shadows, ready to crash your holiday feast. In Episode 280 of THE Security Insights Show, hosts serve up a timely platter of cybersecurity wisdom to keep your “gravy secrets”—those juicy credentials, financial data, and personal info—safe from opportunistic hackers. Dive into the rising tide of “Tur...

In this electrifying episode, we sit down with James Key, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Security Copilot, to unpack the groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of AI-driven security. With over nine years of expertise in cloud architecture, technical training, and product innovation, James is at the forefront of empowering security teams worldwide through intelligent, partner-led s...

Picture this: It’s the witching hour of cybersecurity, where jack-o’-lanterns glow with malevolent code and candy corn conceals keyloggers. In this spine-tingling episode of The Security Insights Show, we dive headfirst into the ghoulish guts of seasonal phishing scams – those crafty creeps who lure you in with “Free Zombie Apocalypse Prep Kits” emails, only to carve up your credentials like a der...

After the first-ever summer break, the crew is back! New crew. New format. Listen or watch to hear about what’s coming. We also welcome Alistair Pugin . Microsoft MVP for M365 + Security, Blogger, Podcaster and Speaker. Key Highlights * Return of the Show (1:38): The hosts are back after a three-month summer break, during which they experienced new jobs, roles, and duties. They thank their listene...

Hello podcast listeners and supporters. Today we announced that we will start our late summer | early fall show slow down. After five years of producing the show, we are taking the months of August and September off to recharge, do some back-office updates and re-invent. We look forward to having fresh energy and lots of dad jokes upon our return. Keep an eye on the discord channel and website for...

In this episode we talk to Ali about the opportunity for customers to solve big problems and challenges using Purview. We also delve into what it means to have ownership of the scope of a Purview deployment. Show notes: Teams Channels Public Webinars & Training Welcome Guide Digital Badge Program Join the Community Feedback Opportunities Community Calls Recognition & Badges Discussion Groups Upcom...

In this episode, one of the leading Microsoft security partners - Cyclotron - https://cyclotron.com/ - discusses common and “uncommon” mistakes customers encounter while deploying Microsoft Purview. Show notes: Teams Channels Public Webinars & Training Welcome Guide Digital Badge Program Join the Community Feedback Opportunities Community Calls Recognition & Badges Discussion Groups Upcoming Publi...

Join us this episode as we talk about the Customer Community Program @ Microsoft. Watch the live replay This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.microsoftsecurityinsights.com

Join us this episode as we invite some of our awesome Microsoft Security MVPs to discuss their experiences with the MVP program. Show Notes/Links * Defender Experts upcoming webinar: Defender Experts: S.T.A.R. Forum - Strategies for Threat Awareness and Response, Episode 3. ClickFix: The Threat You Can’t Afford to Ignore. Are You Ready to Respond? Join Microsoft Defender Experts for an unfiltered...

Join us as we welcome Adam Brewer. Adam is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career at Microsoft and in enterprise IT. He currently serves as an Security Sales Specialist at Microsoft, focusing on the West and Midwest region. In this role, Adam is responsible for driving security initiatives and ensuring the successful implementation of Microsoft's security solutions with enterprise cli...