Podcast episodes
Season 5
MVP Insights E06 - Strengthening Community Connections with Pablo Chacon and Katie Ryckman
In the sixth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi welcome special guests Pablo Chacon and Katie Ryckman. Both esteemed professionals at Microsoft, Pablo and Katie lead the Customer Connection Program (CCP), playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between the community, MVPs, and Microsoft. During this insightful episode, Pablo and Katie delve into their work with the CCP, sharing how they bridge the gap between Microsoft's internal teams and its diverse user community. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the impact of feedback from MVPs, and the initiatives they have implemented to strengthen these connections. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Intro with music 0:28 Introduction of the Episode 1:16 3 questions in 1 1:34 Katie - Journey to the current Role 3:13 Pablo - Journey to the current Role 7:15 The beginning of Intune 8:12 What is the Microsoft Customer Connection Program (CCP) 20:22 Specific challenges or cultural differences that impact the work 28:26 What trends do we foresee in the cybersecurity community 32:47 Advice for IT and Security professionals to get more involved in the community 40:49 Personal or Professional goals 41:26 The goals from Katie 42:20 The goals from Pablo 44:00 Thanks to Katie and Pablo 45:10 Closing the episode 45:39 Outro with music This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of community building within the tech industry. Subscribe to the "Security MVP Insights" series and stay tuned for more in-depth discussions on bridging the gap between technology providers and their users. Connect with Pablo Chacon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjchacon/ - and Katie Ryckman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieryckman/ - on LinkedIn to learn more about their work with the Customer Connection Program at Microsoft. Join the CCP Program - https://AKA.MS/joinCCP Stay informed and engaged with the latest trends in cybersecurity and community collaboration by tuning in now!
MVP Insights E05 - Exploring Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies with Mona Ghadiri
In the fifth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi engage in a captivating discussion with special guest Mona Ghadiri. Mona, a highly experienced cybersecurity professional, currently holds the position of Director of Product Management at BlueVoyant and is a distinguished Microsoft MVP in Security. In this episode, Mona shares her professional journey, her pivotal role at BlueVoyant, and her significant contributions to the cybersecurity community. With a strong background in product management, Mona discusses the evolution of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and the innovative strategies her team employs to safeguard clients against emerging threats. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Intro with music 0:28 Introduction of the Episode 1:51 Welcome Mona 2:03 Introduction of Mona and her background 4:30 The primary areas of expertise within the realm of Microsoft technology and cybersecurity! 5:59 Some examples of Security for Co-Pilot - promptbooks from BlueVoyant! 8:30 Examples of running projects 12:39 SOAR on top of Co-pilot 16:19 Business challenges that were addressed 19:57 Overload / complexity of the configuration of technology 22:19 The biggest cybersecurity challenges on a global scale 26:21 What about the chain of all the pieces of software that we are using 28:46 Collaboration within Security 31:38 Specific regulations that helps driving customers moving forward 37:40 AI Question 40:16 Microsoft Customer Connection Program 41:30 2nd part of the AI Question 43:25 Personal and Professional Goal of Mona 46:10 Thanks to Mona 46:43 Closing the episode 47:26 Outro with music Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the leading experts in the field. Subscribe to the "Security MVP Insights" series and stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on the latest in cybersecurity. Connect with Mona Ghadiri on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-ghadiri/) and explore her work at BlueVoyant. This podcast series is essential listening for IT and security professionals eager to keep pace with the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Tune in now and elevate your cybersecurity expertise!
MVP Insights E04 - Unlocking Cybersecurity, the Insights with Gianni Castaldi 🎉
Join hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi in the fourth episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast for a compelling and informative discussion. This episode features special guest Gianni Castaldi, a renowned cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, who shares his deep insights into the intricacies of today's cybersecurity landscape. In this engaging conversation, Gianni delves into his journey to becoming a Microsoft Security MVP, discusses his primary areas of expertise, and addresses the most pressing cybersecurity challenges on both a global and local scale. From community projects like KustoCon to navigating local regulations in the Netherlands, Gianni provides a wealth of knowledge and practical examples from his work in the field. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Opening with the Intro 2:30 Gianni's Introduction and Background 4:43 The Road to Becoming a Microsoft Security MVP 6:22 Gianni's Primary Area of Expertise 7:36 Key Challenges in Cybersecurity 9:23 Community Projects and KustoCon 12:25 Global Cybersecurity Challenges 16:00 Local Challenges and Regulations 17:55 Specific Regulations in the Netherlands 18:48 Navigating Local Issues 21:08 Examples of Gianni's Current Projects 25:27 Balancing Automation and Rapid Response 28:02 Future Trends in Cybersecurity 32:11 Sharing Sentinel Between Teams 34:35 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity 38:13 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity 40:34 Personal and Professional Goals 42:58 Thanks to Gianni and Closing Remarks 44:01 Closing Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe to the "Security MVP Insights" series and stay tuned for more expert discussions from the world of cybersecurity. Connect with Gianni Castaldi on https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannicastaldi/ and explore his work at https://kustoking.com. This podcast series is a must-listen for IT and security professionals looking to keep up with the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. 🙌 Tune in now and elevate your cybersecurity expertise!
MVP Insights E03 - How Airbrush Boosts Mattias Borg in CyberSecurity! 🚀
Join hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi for the third episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast. This time, they are joined by the esteemed cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, Mattias Borg, for an in-depth exploration of today's cybersecurity landscape. In this episode, Mattias shares his expertise and insights, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges faced in the cybersecurity field. From his journey as a Microsoft MVP to his hands-on experiences and projects, Mattias provides valuable perspectives that will benefit IT and security professionals. This episode contains: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Starting the episode with an awesome intro 1:58 Introduction of Mattias 3:09 Security Dojo podcast 4:08 The technical background an how to become an MVP 11:36 Primary areas of expertise in Cybersecurity 15:56 Another fun thing to show SOAR is working 19:45 It's time to investigate in the SOAR and how you advise customers on this? 26:07 What do you see as the biggest cybersecurity challenges on a global scale today? 27:03 How is AI helping the missing human part 32:22 How do you approach the balance between rapid response times and automation in cybersecurity? 35:03 What trends do you foresee in the cybersecurity landscape over the next few years? 37:38 Do you think that nation attacks will grow coming period 40:34 AI Question 43:06 How important is community collaboration in the field of cybersecurity? 46:50 What are your personal or professional goals for the coming period? 48:19 Thanks to Mattias 48:34 Closing words 49:02 Outro You can reach out and connect with Mattias via - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteborg82/ This series is an invaluable resource for IT and security professionals aiming to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. 🙌 Tune in now and enhance your cybersecurity knowledge!
#38 - MVP Security Insights - Thijs Lecomte
In the second episode of the "Security MVP Insights" series on the TalkingSecurity podcast, hosts Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi are back with another insightful discussion. This time, they are joined by Thijs Lecomte, a distinguished cybersecurity expert and Microsoft MVP, to delve into the complexities of today's cybersecurity environment. Don’t miss this engaging and informative conversation with Thijs. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for more episodes in the "Security MVP Insights" series, where we bring you the latest from the world of cybersecurity. Tune in now to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your cybersecurity knowledge! This episode contains: 0:00 Opening with the Intro 2:20 Introduction of Thijs 3:09 Thijs shares his background and how he became a MVP 5:00 Thijs his primary area of expertise in Microsoft Technology 7:15 The projects where Thijs is working on 9:08 Microsoft Technologies that are used 11:13 Explanation of Exposure Management 12:30 What challenges are there in Thijs his area 15:05 What are the biggest Cybersecurity challenges at global scale 16:48 Making cybersecurity accessible 18:51 Region (Belgium) challenges within Cybersecurity 20:46 Balance between rapid response times and automation 27:10 What are the trends within Cybersecurity landscape 30:40 AI Question for Thijs 34:24 Community collaboration and the importance of that 35:56 How Microsoft MVP's play a role in the community of Cybersecurity 37:38 Personal/Professional goal for Thijs 38:53 How to enroll in Cybersecurity as a professional 40:15 Closing note of the epsiode 41:07 Outro This series promises to be an invaluable resource for IT and security professionals aiming to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity. 🙌 You can reach out and connect with Thijs via - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thijslecomte and his blog https://365bythijs.be/