Microsoft Secure in San Francisco

Apr 10, 2024

Join Brandon Dixon and Vasu Jakkal in discussing how AI empowers cybersecurity professionals, the importance of inclusivity in tackling security challenges, and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing defense capabilities. Explore how AI can automate tasks, enhance coding abilities, and streamline work tasks, while promoting inclusivity and optimism in the field of information security.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Evolution of Security Measures and Incident Response in the Cybersecurity Industry

02:38 • 4min

Exploring Technical Terms in Modeling and Data Generation

06:22 • 3min

Exploring the Intersection of Weather Data and AI in Information Security

09:07 • 3min

Empowering InfoSec Professionals Through Code Automation

12:35 • 26min

Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Security, and AI

38:46 • 14min

Utilizing AI Copilot for Efficiency and Creativity

53:01 • 9min

On this week's episode of The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Sherrod DeGrippo is Live from Microsoft Secure in San Francisco and is joined by Brandon Dixon and Vasu Jakkal. As Group Product Manager for Security Copilot, Brandon is helping to shape how generative AI is used to empower professionals to focus on what matters most. Brandon reflects on how security practices have changed, mental health in the security industry and how AI can empower individuals in the tech and infosec fields. Vasu discusses her passion for cybersecurity and its impact on global safety. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and optimism in tackling security challenges and shares her journey into cybersecurity, which was influenced by her love for technology instilled by watching Star Trek. Vasu also highlights the transformative potential of AI, particularly Microsoft Copilot for Security, in enhancing defense capabilities and catching new threats.

In this episode you’ll learn:

AI enhancing security practices and empowering individuals in the cybersecurity field
The value of sharing ideas for critique, fostering inspiration, and driving innovation
How AI has the power to unveil the wonders of the world while enhancing safety

Some questions we ask:

How will Co-Pilot for Security affect threat intelligence professionals and their work?
What are you using AI for at work, both in terms of security and more generic AI?
Can you share examples of how Copilot helps in your personal life?

Resources:

View Brandon Dixon on LinkedIn

View Vasu Jakkal on LinkedIn

View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn

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