Michael Howard
Senior director in the Microsoft Red Team, focused on improving security design and development across Microsoft. Has been at Microsoft for 33 years, primarily in security roles.
Best podcasts with Michael Howard
Ranked by the Snipd community
16 snips
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
Thirty Years of Application Security with Michael Howard
Michael Howard, Senior Director at Microsoft Red Team with over 33 years in security, dives into the evolution of application security. He explores the role of Red Teams in identifying vulnerabilities by simulating black hat attacks. The discussion spans improved security tools, the significance of integrating security into agile development, and the need for user-friendly solutions. They also touch on the challenges of memory-safe programming, historical security failures, and the critical impact of human behavior on cybersecurity.
14 snips
Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Thirty Years of Application Security with Michael Howard
Michael Howard, a veteran at Microsoft and Senior Director in the Red Team, shares fascinating insights from over 30 years in application security. He delves into the evolution of security practices, emphasizing the importance of integrating security into development from the start. Michael discusses the arms race between attackers and defenders, explaining how the Red Team simulates real threats to bolster defenses. He also highlights the human factors in security vulnerabilities and the rising importance of AI-assisted measures to tackle evolving threats.
