Navigating Zero Trust, AI, and Identity with Michael van Horenbeeck | MVP Security Insights

Talking Security: Insights from Microsoft Security Experts

In this episode of MVP Security Insights (Season 2, Episode 2), we sit down with Michael van Horenbeeck, Microsoft MVP for 14 consecutive years and renowned expert in identity, cloud security, and compliance.

We dive deep into:

* His journey into Microsoft Security and MVP life

* Top security challenges in regulated industries

* The impact of NIS2, ISO 27001, and the speed of change

* Trends shaping the future—AI, CoPilot agents, Zero Trust

* A fun twist: If Zero Trust were a Krav Maga move… what would it be?

* The value of community and staying grounded in a fast-moving world

🔐 Whether you're a seasoned security pro or just stepping into the world of identity and cloud security, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

👉 Chapters:

00:37 Intro

01:06 Introduction of this episode

03:26 Michael's introduction

06:00 Background & Microsoft MVP journey

08:02 Why focus on identity, cloud security, and compliance?

11:04 Security in regulated sectors

14:15 Regulations & governance challenges

17:53 Speed of change

21:02 Global cybersecurity threats

26:40 Future trends & AI

29:08 CoPilot and phishing defense

34:10 Zero Trust as Krav Maga

37:11 Community & collaboration

40:21 Personal goals & what's next

44:59 Closing this episode

46:04 Outro

🔗 Follow Michael on [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvanhorenbeeck/]

🎙️ Hosted by Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi

📢 Learn more: https://talkingsecurity.nl

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