
The Security Insights Show
by Rod Trent
www.microsoftsecurityinsights.com
Rod Trent
May 1, 2026Episodes (252)

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 290 - A little Sentinel, a little Agent365, is Mythos a myth, how to learn MSFT AI solutions and a LOT of opinions! Plus the Return of Alistair!
May 1, 20261h 27m
Words of Wisdom: “When introduced to someone, make eye contact with them and count to 4. You’ll both remember each other” “Average returns sustained over an above-average period of time yield extraordinary results. Buy a

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 289 - The RSA Recap Part 2 The Microsoft Partner Edition.
Apr 15, 20261h 17m
AI Pen Testing Power- What is the deal with Mythos? Sentinel Cost Estimator Tool is a go. - Sentinel Cost Estimator Words of Wisdom: “Don’t believe everything you think you believe” “Actual great opportunities do NOT hav

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 288 - The Recap Edition. OOOO...Anthropic made a BooBoo! We got to meet the security legends, Clive Watson and Craig Fretwell!
Apr 2, 20261h 13m
Let’s talk Sentinel, AI Security or lack thereof and we think Agent365 is pretty cool when mixed with Microsoft Purview. Words of Wisdom: “Anything you say before the word “but” does not count! “Ask anyone that you admir

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 287 - Principal Cloud Advocate April Gittens. If AI is so smart, then why aren't Robots doing our dishes!
Mar 20, 20261h 33m
Edward does MCP. Franks says 3 is a magic number. Rod returns with tales from the other side of the pond? We will talk about the new E7 license from Microsoft and other top of mind security trends and news. Words of Wisd

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 286 - Chris Stelzer Returns! Sentinel + XDR + MCP = SoC Automation Goodness!
Mar 6, 20261h 4m
Edward gets someone else to do his homework. Rod returns...or does he? Franks can’t decide if he wants to live in Florida or Virginia. We will also do a run down about all the security and AI. Words of Wisdom: Speak conf

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 285 - Edward does his homework, lessons learned via MCP. Well sort of...!
Feb 23, 20261h 4m
In this episode we discuss why Edward continues to go down AI generated rabbit holes instead completing the homework assignment given to him by Frank We talk about changes in how Sentinel data lake ingest XDR logs, AI ra

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 284 - Microsoft Sentinel Pricing....it's like MAAGIC!
Feb 7, 20261h 12m
In this episode we have the good folks from the security company - LockBase Cyber. Leonard Volling and Charlie Smith will come on and talk about their new Microsoft Sentinel pricing tool. Also Ed talks about how this wor

The "AI" Security Insights Show Episode 283 - AI Revolution in Cybersecurity
Jan 9, 20261h 2m
In this episode, Ed talks about this travel adventures, Frank confesses that he is addicted to life on a cruise ship and Rod was out because of Pop Tart overdose. Oh, we also talked about AI security, Sentinel datalake,

THE Security Insights Show Episode 282: Quantum Leaps and Zero-Day Zealots
Dec 19, 20251h 8m
Join our hosts December 18th, 2025, as they dive into the electrifying world of Microsoft Security’s latest breakthroughs. This episode unpacks real-world triumphs in thwarting sophisticated AI-driven phishing swarms, an

THE Security Insights Show Episode 281: Jingle Hack '25: Elves on the Shelf (Watching Your Wi-Fi)
Dec 5, 20251h 22m
After a pre-Ignite cliffhanger, we welcome back the illustrious James Key. This episode, James is back to fill us in on the Ignite announcements around Security Copilot that he couldn’t talk about last time. Show Notes/L

THE Security Insights Show Episode 280: Turkey-Day Trojans
Nov 25, 20251h 3m#280
As the Thanksgiving turkey roasts and the family gathers, cybercriminals are lurking in the digital shadows, ready to crash your holiday feast. In Episode 280 of THE Security Insights Show, hosts serve up a timely platte

THE Security Insights Show Episode 279: Security Copilot Updates
Nov 7, 20251h 9m
In this electrifying episode, we sit down with James Key, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Security Copilot, to unpack the groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of AI-driven security. With over nine years

THE Security Insights Show Episode 278: Pumpkin Patch Phishers: Carving Out Your Data This Halloween
Oct 24, 20251h 2m
Picture this: It’s the witching hour of cybersecurity, where jack-o’-lanterns glow with malevolent code and candy corn conceals keyloggers. In this spine-tingling episode of The Security Insights Show, we dive headfirst

THE Security Insights Show Episode 277: Is this thing on???
Oct 18, 202559m
After the first-ever summer break, the crew is back! New crew. New format. Listen or watch to hear about what’s coming. We also welcome Alistair Pugin . Microsoft MVP for M365 + Security, Blogger, Podcaster and Speaker.

The Security Insights Show Episode 270 - Just Us!
Jul 30, 202525m
Hello podcast listeners and supporters. Today we announced that we will start our late summer | early fall show slow down. After five years of producing the show, we are taking the months of August and September off to r

The Security Insights Show Episode 269 - Ali Segovia - Microsoft Sr. Consultant - Data Security and Compliance
Jul 23, 20251h 7m
In this episode we talk to Ali about the opportunity for customers to solve big problems and challenges using Purview. We also delve into what it means to have ownership of the scope of a Purview deployment. Show notes:

The Security Insights Show Episode 268 - Purview Failures (Common Cases for Unsuccessful Deployments)
Jul 16, 20251h 16m
In this episode, one of the leading Microsoft security partners - Cyclotron - https://cyclotron.com/ - discusses common and “uncommon” mistakes customers encounter while deploying Microsoft Purview. Show notes: Teams Cha

The Security Insights Show Episode 267 - MCCP.
Jul 11, 202536m
Join us this episode as we talk about the Customer Community Program @ Microsoft. Watch the live replay This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,

The Security Insights Show Episode 266 - MVP Community.
Jun 24, 20251h 6m
Join us this episode as we invite some of our awesome Microsoft Security MVPs to discuss their experiences with the MVP program. Show Notes/Links * Defender Experts upcoming webinar: Defender Experts: S.T.A.R. Forum - St

The Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 264 - Adam Brewer
Jun 10, 20251h 13m
Join us as we welcome Adam Brewer. Adam is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career at Microsoft and in enterprise IT. He currently serves as an Security Sales Specialist at Microsoft, focusing on the West and

The Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 263 - BlueVoyant
Jun 2, 20251h 21m
Join us as we welcome Micah Heaton from BlueVoyant and Michael Brown from Microsoft as we discuss a whole stack of things, including DEX, Security Copilot agents, and SIEM and XDR. Show Notes/Links * The MISA Awards - Fu

THE Security Insights Show Episode 225a - Performanta
May 30, 20251h 4m
Stop by the show as we welcome back Performanta. During the last Performanta appearance we were wowed by their Security Copilot automation. Join us to hear how the Microsoft partner is taking Security Copilot Agents to t

The Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 261 - Michael Fiorina, Tanium
May 12, 20251h 2m
Welcome to Partner month on the MSI Show. This episode we talk with Tanium to hear about the company’s latest developments for Microsoft Security Copilot and a new Agent that helps automate security operations. Show Note

The Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 260 - JP Bourget - Bluecycle
May 6, 20251h 32m
JP Bourget was the founder of Syncurity, an early entrant in the SOAR market, which sold to Swimlane in 2020. He currently is President Blue Cycle, a SecOps maturity advisory, services and development firm. Blue Cycle fo

The Microsoft Security Insights Show Episode 259 - Rick Kotlarz
Apr 28, 20251h 5m
Advanced Prompt Engineering for Security Copilot. As a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience, Rick specializes in cybersecurity architecture and IT risk management. He is passionate about artificial