Show Schedule
Show Schedule
The following represents our upcoming schedule. We try to keep this updated and as accurate as possible. Things can change but use the following as the source of truth. This is updated as new dates are filled.
July 2024
July 22, 2024 - Episode 219 - The Definitive Guide to KQL- 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome the authors of The Definitive Guide to KQL from Microsoft Press, Mark Morowczynski, Matthew Zorich, and Rod Trent. Learn about the writing process. Hear how this book was put together, why it’s such an important release, and learn how this is not just a book, but a community collaboration. It takes a village. P.S. We'll be giving away 2 copies of the book to the live stream audience. Join for details.
July 29, 2024 - Episode 220 - Yet Another Disney Sequel - 5PM EST - The Disney Sequel- Robert Disney returns to the show to continue his demo of AI driven development. Code writing code to make the code better!
August 2024
It’s theme month!
From Passion to Profession: Cyber Journeys of Determination (unique paths to cybersecurity)
This month on the show, we delve into the inspiring world of cybersecurity through our special series. Each episode is a unique narrative that explores the unconventional and remarkable paths individuals have taken to forge a career in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Join us as we celebrate these cyber warriors who have turned their passion into a profession, demonstrating that determination and a love for technology can open doors to a fulfilling career in cybersecurity.
August 5, 2024 - Episode 221 - Thomas Marsh - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we talk with Thomas Marsh, Cybersecurity Analyst at Telstra. Continuing our Passion to Profession month, Thomas has an interesting story to tell about his journey and his experience as a newbie in Cybersecurity.
August 12, 2024 - Episode 222 - Angela Brown - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we talk with Angela Brown. Continuing our Passion to Profession month.
August 19, 2024 - Episode 223 - Hatim Othman - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we continue our Passion to Profession month as we welcome Hatim Othman, Information Security Leader at Cisco Meraki. While pursuing his undergraduate degrees to become a veterinarian, Hatim didn't expect to make his way into cybersecurity after graduation, but that's just the path he found himself on, and he couldn't be happier! With a background in desktop support, incident response, and SecOps across healthcare, gaming, legal and technology industries, Hatim brings his expertise and breadth of experience to offer different solutions and perspectives to the organizations he works at. He may not be an old dog getting taught new tricks, but he definitely integrates both new and old tricks into his work with incredible results. Outside of his profession, Hatim has a passion for coffee and can be found highly caffeinated at almost any hour of any day.
Prior speaking engagement at BSides Buffalo:
Credits in video games/titles: https://www.mobygames.com/person/1103828/hatim-othman/
August 26, 2024 - Episode 224 - Arielle Cireseanu-Acevedo - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we continue our Passion to Profession month as we welcome Arielle Cireseanu-Acevedo, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst. Born and raised in New York, Arielle has been working at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 12 years. She started working in the clinical administrative space, two months prior to starting law school. Since then, in addition to graduating law school and becoming an attorney, she has progressed through various sectors of the organization, working in HR Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health and Safety, and, for the last 6 years, the Information Security Office. Within InfoSec, Arielle works in the Governance, Regulatory and Project Management group overseeing cybersecurity policies, ensuring regulatory, legal and program alignment and contributing to various projects including those related to education and awareness, and review/implementation of security best practices. Arielle enjoys escape rooms, trivia, languages, and, above all, spending quality time with her husband and almost two-year-old daughter.
September 2024
September 2, 2024 - Episode 225 - Performanta and CfS - 5PM EST - Stop by this episode and learn why Performanta has been recommended for the show for its highly innovative and sophisticated solutions. Looking for evidence of how far a partner can push the integration with Copilot for Security? This is it!
September 9, 2024 - Episode 226 - Mark Simos - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome the illustrious Mark Simos, lead cybersecurity architect at Microsoft - and inventor of the super famous Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA).
September 16, 2024 - Episode 227 - Nishan DeSilva - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome Microsoft royalty: Nishan DeSilva. Learn what's it's like leading a team of Principal Product People Manager Leads, Principal Product Managers, Developers and Senior Product Managers across globe.
September 23, 2024 - Episode 228 - Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors - 5PM EST - Come learn about the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program! This program is aimed at students who are interested in technology and have a passion for sharing their knowledge with others. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn about new Microsoft products, engage with like-minded peers, and receive training and resources to help them become successful technology leaders on their campuses. The Microsoft Student Partner program is a similar program that is a global group of on-campus ambassadors who are eager to help fellow students, lead in their local tech community, and develop technical and career skills for the future.
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September 30, 2024 - Episode 229 - Armor Defense - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome Miguel Clarke, Cybersecurity and GRC Evangelist with MISA member Armor Defense. As a trusted partner to more than 1,500 firms in over 40 countries, Armor offers cybersecurity and compliance consulting, professional services, and managed services. Armor’s industry-leading experts leverage non-proprietary frameworks and a 24/7/365 SOC to help organizations tackle the complexities of cybersecurity and compliance at a cloud-scale.
October 2024
October 7, 2024 - Episode 230 - Red Canary and CfS - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome back Red Canary to the show. But this time, we'll dig into what Red Canary is doing with Generative AI and specifically as part of the Copilot for Security partners program.
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October 14, 2024 - Episode 231 - Thomas Naunheim - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we talk with Thomas Naunheim, Cyber Security Architect and MVP. Thomas is here to share some insights of his "EntraOps Privileged EAM" project.
October 21, 2024 - Episode 233 - Craig Fretwell - 3PM EST - Join us this episode as we welcome back Microsoft MVP, Craig Fretwell. Craig has changed companies since we last talked. Working now for Rackspace does he fret well? <groan> Tune in to find out. Join us live to ask Craig your questions!
October 28, 2024 - Episode 233 - Samantha Gardener - 5pm EST - Join us this episode as we welcome Samantha Gardener, Principal Threat Hunt Lead at Microsoft.
Samantha Gardener is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in threat hunting, incident response, and malware analysis. She currently serves as the Principal Threat Hunt Lead at Microsoft, leading a team within the Defender Experts organization. Her responsibilities include assessing and investigating cyber threats, developing incident response guidelines, and spearheading Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at the School of Cybersecurity and Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
Previously, Samantha held multiple leadership roles at the National Security Agency (NSA), such as Chief of Forensics Analysis, Deputy Chief of Behavior Analysis and Malware, and Technical Director within the Cybersecurity Directorate. At the NSA, she led teams in high-priority incident responses, malware analysis, forensics, and network analysis, significantly enhancing the agency's cybersecurity posture through her leadership and expertise.
Numerous certifications, including GREM, GCFA, GCIA, and GCIH, support Samantha's technical expertise. She has also honed her skills through academic pursuits. She holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
In her free time, Samantha enjoys playing video games and binge-watching new shows on Hulu.
November 2024
November 4 - Episode 234 - pending
November 11 - Episode 235 - pending
November 18 - Episode 236 - Jess Dodson - Join us this episode as we welcome Jess Dodson, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, known as GirlGerms on X! Jess is a bonified super Sentinel expert from the land down under. Listen in as Jess shares the most interesting and horrifying stories.
November 25 - Episode 237 - pending
Guest spots fills up fast! Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out directly to securityinsights@substack.com and let us know.