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.
October 2024
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.
October 30, 2024 - Episode 233.5 - Precision Hunt team - 5pm EST - Join us for this spine-tingling Halloween special, as the Precision Hunt Team from Microsoft Defender Experts takes you on a thrilling tour through the creepiest corners of the threat landscape. Discover how to battle the cyber beasts and creepy crawlies that are terrorizing networks everywhere—before they come knocking on your door.
November 2024
November 4 - Episode 234 - Nina Alli - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we introduce Nina Alli. Nina Alli has over 16 years of experience in biotechnology, biomedical, and security with a focus of healthcare. Her work in healthcare has seen her deal with the complexities of modernization of complex legacy systems within the healthcare industry, this included but are not limited to infrastructure, legacy system integration, and EHR (electronic healthcare records). Her passion and work on various advisory boards has seen her work on the Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Transfer Advisory Board in New York City, and Digital Medical (DiMe) Society Strategic Advisory Board in which she weighs in on various elements where technology intersects healthcare. Alli is Executive Director of Biohacking Village at DEFCON.
November 11 - Episode 235 - Wasim Khaled - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we have a chat with Wasim Khaled from Blackbird.ai. Blackbird.ai delivers solutions to help solve the growing threat of misinformation. Misinformation and disinformation are a global threat, and finding reliable information is often frustrating and time consuming.
November 18 - Episode 236 - Jess Dodson - 5PM EST - 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 - Brandon Nolan - Oxford Computer Group - 5PM EST - Join us this episode as we discuss The Future of Identity Governance and AI Integration. We are hosting Brandon Nolan, Senior Director of Identity and Compliance at the Oxford Computer Group. Brandon will explore how AI and machine learning are shaping the future of identity governance and access management. Talk about how Entra Suite leverages AI to optimize security, reduce risk, and offer more intelligent identity decisions.
https://oxfordcomputergroup.com
December 2024
December 2 - Episode 238 - Jerry Carlson - 5PM EST Join us this episode as we discuss an enterprising area within Microsoft that focuses on Tech for Social Impact. We’re joined by Chief Security Advisor, Jerry Carlson, to discuss how this area helps customers strategize on cybersecurity and coordinate resources to help them in their missions.
December 9 - Episode 239 - pending
December 16 - Episode 240 - annual holiday episode
Guest spots fills up fast! Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out directly to securityinsights@substack.com and let us know.