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CVP Microsoft Security | Board of Directors, Aptiv​ Follow me on LinkedIn for regular updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasu-jakkal/

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Yesterday was Data Privacy Day, making the release of our 3rd edition of @security.microsoft.com’s Data
Security Index especially timely. 

Generative AI is changing the data security landscape fast and protecting privacy has never been more critical. 

Check out the report: aka.ms/DSISecurityB...

29.01.2026 17:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Open SesameOp: Abusing trusted AI platforms to host a C2 server To kick off Season 3 of Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo⁠ is joined by Microsoft security researchers Anna Seitz and Jonathan Checchi. Our guests examine two developments shaping today’s threat landscape: the cloud-native evolution of ransomware group Storm-0501 and the SesameOp backdoor’s abuse of trusted AI platforms for stealthy command-and-control. The discussion highlights how identity, hybrid-cloud pivot points, and federated authentication enable high-impact attacks without traditional malware, and why policy-compliant platform abuse is becoming harder to detect. Sherrod, Anna, and Jonathan provide guidance for defenders around enforcing MFA, tightening conditional access and identity controls, monitoring across cloud and on-prem environments, and partnering with platform providers to disrupt emerging attacker tradecraft.

Staying safe online shouldn’t feel overwhelming. This week, Season 3 of the @security.microsoft.com podcast kicked off, bringing more thoughtful conversations on today’s threats and resilience tips with the wonderful @sherrod.bsky.social.

Check it out: thecyberwire.com/podcasts/mic...

15.01.2026 16:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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AI agents are here. Can you trust them? 

Join us for a strategic look at how to secure and govern agents across identity, devices, apps, and data, including agent governance, data protection, and threat defense. 

Register today: ms-workshops.cloudevents.ai/ms-innovatio...

13.01.2026 17:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A new year presents an opportunity to set new intentions, and I’m excited to see the innovation, resilience, and growth that our incredible security community will drive in 2026.

What security resolutions are you prioritizing this year?

06.01.2026 19:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A race against time: Maharashtra police get an AI copilot to fight cybercrime - Source Asia Maharashtra Police adopts MahaCrimeOS AI, a copilot developed by MARVEL, Microsoft and CyberEye to accelerate cybercrime investigations

In 2024, India reported nearly 2.27M cybercrime cases. As fraud scales, our response must scale faster. With MahaCrimeOS AI, built on Microsoft Foundry with the Maharashtra government and CyberEye, we’re using AI to restore trust, support victims, and protect communities.

15.12.2025 18:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Looking back at 2025! Happy holidays everyone! 💜As we wrap up an exciting year for the security industry, I thought I would take a look back at all we accomplished and look ahead at what’s coming next. First, a heartfelt g...

2025 was a transformative year in agentic AI and in cybersecurity. Trust, resilience, and teamwork are more important than ever. Check out my latest Heart of Security for insights and inspiration as we look ahead to 2026! www.linkedin.com/pulse/lookin...

12.12.2025 18:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Security in the agentic AI era: built-in, built for autonomous defense As more organizations adopt and deploy agents at scale, transforming into intelligence-driven Frontier Firms, there is an urgent need for security that protects end to end and gives IT and security te...

I also had the chance to sit down with @sarahyo.com to talk about why security needs to be ambient, autonomous, and woven into every layer of the stack for true end-to-end protection. ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

03.12.2025 18:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Innovation Session: Security in the Agentic Era – the Core Primitive In the agentic era, digital trust is paramount. Join our security leaders to see how Microsoft builds security into every layer for a world woven with AI and agents. Through demos and customer stories...

Even if you couldn’t be with us at #MSIgnite, you can still join the conversation. Watch my session with Charlie Bell on demand, where we discuss how trust and security guide everything we build in the age of AI.
ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

03.12.2025 18:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Microsoft Ignite and the Agentic Era I spent the week in San Francisco at Microsoft Ignite, one of my favorite events of the year! While there, I met with customers and partners who are reimagining their organizations for the future and ...

In my latest Heart of Security, I break down the top security news from #MSIgnite and chat with Jared Spataro on the announcements that excite us most, how we can enable frontier organizations, and why security must be at the foundation of innovation:

www.linkedin.com/pulse/micros...

21.11.2025 18:57 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Microsoft Agent 365 lets businesses manage AI agents like they do people AI agents are getting some much-needed controls.

Microsoft is announcing Agent 365 today, a framework to let businesses manage AI agents like they do people. It's part of Microsoft's agent factory vision, with data and security controls over AI agents. Details here 👇 www.theverge.com/news/822035/...

18.11.2025 16:01 👍 16 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
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Microsoft Ignite: ​​Ambient and autonomous security for the agentic era​​  | Microsoft Security Blog Discover how Microsoft is securing the agentic AI era with new solutions announced at Microsoft Ignite—including tools powered by Microsoft Defender, Entra, Purview, Intune, and Sentinel.

#MSIgnite is here, and the energy is inspiring! Check out all of the news coming out of Microsoft Security in my latest blog: aka.ms/SecurityBlog...

18.11.2025 16:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Securing AI isn’t optional — it’s the strategic imperative for every organization shaping what’s next. Join me and Charlie Bell at #MSIgnite to explore how Microsoft is securing AI innovation.

We hope to see you there: ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

13.11.2025 17:17 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Beware of double agents: How AI can fortify — or fracture — your cybersecurity - The Official Microsoft Blog AI is rapidly becoming the backbone of our world, promising unprecedented productivity and innovation. But as organizations deploy AI agents to unlock new opportunities and drive growth, they also fac...

Agentic AI has enormous potential—but only when built on a secure foundation. Charlie Bell offers a thoughtful perspective on what that foundation must look like in practice. A timely read ahead of #MSIgnite!

05.11.2025 16:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

That’s why I’m thrilled to spotlight Jay Bhat, Franciscan Alliance CISO, in the latest edition of Heart of Security. Jay's invaluable expertise offers practical strategies and insights that anyone can apply to stay proactive and secure. 💜

31.10.2025 18:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

At Microsoft, we’re committed to building secure products and services, and just as importantly, to empowering people with the knowledge and resources they need to stay proactive as they navigate technology.

31.10.2025 18:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Cybersecurity starts with you Welcome back to Heart of Security! I hope you all had a wonderful Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and that you take your learnings to heart all year. Security is more than my job, it’s a mission.

🎃 Happy Friday and Happy Halloween! October may be the month we shine a spooky spotlight on cybersecurity, but the truth is, digital safety is a year-round mission! At Microsoft, keeping our products secure is just part of the story. www.linkedin.com/pulse/cybers...

31.10.2025 18:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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As we wrap up another great #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, I wanted to share a few simple tips on how we can stay secure — in both our workplace and in our everyday lives. Are there any other tips you would add? Would love to know in the comments below!

28.10.2025 21:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM | Microsoft Security Blog Microsoft has again been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

Microsoft named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM www.microsoft.com/en...

#MicrosoftSentinel #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftSecurity #Security #DefenderXDR

17.10.2025 18:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Resilience isn’t optional—it’s essential at every level: technology, processes, and governance. Securing AI tools and empowering teams with the right skills is mission-critical for every organization navigating today’s threat landscape.

16.10.2025 17:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Threats are evolving fast. Espionage, once the leading form of cyberattack, now is only 4% of what we see globally. Now, ransomware, extortion, and AI-driven threats are on the rise—reminding us that security challenges never stand still.

16.10.2025 17:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Microsoft now tracks over 100 trillion signals a day, an extra 22 trillion security signals since our last report, helping us to better understand and protect against digital threats and criminal cyberactivity—something we see changing rapidly with each new wave of innovation.

16.10.2025 17:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks Microsoft launches its sixth annual Digital Defense Report, highlighting trends from July 2024 to June 2025, including that over half of cyberattacks with known motives were driven by extortion or ran...

Today, @security.microsoft.com released our 6th annual Digital Defense Report, detailing the latest insights into cyber threats observed between July 2024 and June 2025.

blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...

16.10.2025 17:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Resilience isn’t optional—it’s essential at every level: technology, processes, and governance. Securing AI tools and empowering teams with the right skills is mission-critical for every organization navigating today’s threat landscape.

16.10.2025 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Threats are evolving fast. Espionage, once the leading form of cyberattack, now is only 4% of what we see globally. Now, ransomware, extortion, and AI-driven threats are on the rise—reminding us that security challenges never stand still.

16.10.2025 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Microsoft now tracks over 100 trillion signals a day, an extra 22 trillion security signals since our last report, helping us to better understand and protect against digital threats and criminal cyberactivity—something we see changing rapidly with each new wave of innovation.

16.10.2025 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Security is a team sport. The more inclusive the team, the stronger the future we build together. 💜

10.10.2025 16:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

That’s why investing in the next generation matters. When girls have access to education, mentorship, and opportunity, we are nurturing not just talent but the possibility of a future where technology uplifts everyone.

10.10.2025 16:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

In cybersecurity and AI, the challenges we face are global, complex, and evolving. The solutions must come from teams that reflect the world we serve — teams shaped by diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences.

10.10.2025 16:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

With today being World Inclusion Day and tomorrow the International Day of the Girl, it’s a great moment to pause and reflect on how inclusion and opportunity serve as the foundation of a safer, stronger digital future. 💜

10.10.2025 16:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Student Edition Issue #222 Connecting underrepresented students in tech with career opportunities

Our newsletter for students from underrepresented groups is out!

✨ Internships from Figure, GoFundMe and more!
👩‍🎓 Early-career role from Hewlett Packard and many more!
📆 Women In Tech Job Fair is coming up

➡ buff.ly/vsKg2lo

#DiversifyTech

06.10.2025 18:02 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0