security leadership

A seismic shift is underway in the security landscape as AI, quantum computing, and cyber-physical systems fundamentally reshape the risks and strategies that define enterprise resilience. Forward-thinking security leaders no longer ask whether disruption will hit, but rather how rapidly they...

The age of digital transformation has transitioned from an anticipated future to a defining reality where continuous disruption is now the standard. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, intelligent agents, and other transformative technologies are already changing the business landscape...

In an era defined by relentless technological transformation, the challenge for security leadership has never been greater. As artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and intelligent agents take center stage in reshaping business operations, the line between innovation and vulnerability...

Microsoft's recent decision to reassign Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Igor Tsyganskiy from the Security group to the Cloud + AI division underscores the company's strategic emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its cybersecurity framework. This move reflects a...

Microsoft’s shifting internal landscape is once again in the spotlight, as it undertakes a highly strategic move: transferring its chief information security officer, Igor Tsyganskiy, out of the company’s security group and placing him directly under EVP Scott Guthrie, who leads Microsoft’s...

SQL Server 2025’s unveiling at Build 2025 marked a pivotal chapter not merely for Microsoft but for the greater global data management community. Its entrance into public preview has set off a cascade of anticipation, debate, and technical analysis throughout the data platform world. As one of...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, few companies face the scope and scale of threats that Microsoft does. With a footprint that spans operating systems, productivity software, cloud computing, consumer AI, and enterprise hardware, Microsoft is a prime target on the global threat...

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms have become pillars of modern organizational defense strategies, serving as focal points for both comprehensive incident detection and coordinated response. As cyber threats...

Gathered in San Francisco on April 28, 2025, a cohort of industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and Microsoft leadership convened to recognize the 2025 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards winners—an event underscoring both innovation in cybersecurity and the scale of global...

A new alert from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has intensified the urgency around two critical vulnerabilities now known to be under active exploitation. These additions to the agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog are more than simple database entries...

Breaking into cybersecurity is often depicted as a battle through technical gauntlets and a race to earn coveted certifications, but the journey of Ankit Masrani—now a principal software engineer at Microsoft—offers a nuanced perspective into how a blend of foundational IT expertise...

Transforming Security with Microsoft Security Exposure Management Initiatives As organizations strive to keep pace with the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft is pioneering a transformative approach to security management through its Security Exposure Management initiatives...