MVP Insights E05 - Exploring Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies with Mona Ghadiri
Talking Security: Insights from Microsoft Security ExpertsShow Notes
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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!
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