Unpacking the Threat of Synthetic Identities The evolving landscape of cyber threats continues to challenge technology leaders in fundamental ways. Microsoft's recent incident response analysis, detailed in their blog post, brings attention to a sophisticated and troubling vector: attackers using fake identities to gain privileged access within enterprise environments. This tactic, while not new in... Continue Reading →
Shai-Hulud 2.0: Guidance for detecting, investigating, and defending against the supply chain attack
Understanding the Shai-Hulud 2.0 Threat Landscape Microsoft’s recent research into the Shai-Hulud 2.0 supply chain attack presents a sobering reminder of how adversaries continue to evolve their tactics. The article is clear in its technical detail, focusing on detection strategies, investigation workflows, and defence mechanisms across Microsoft’s security product portfolio. From my perspective, this incident... Continue Reading →
AI at the Edge: Sentinel Data Lake, SharePoint Exploits & the Future of Windows
In this episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights, we dove into some of the most pressing and exciting developments across the Microsoft Cloud landscape. From the evolution of AI interfaces to the latest security innovations, the conversation was rich with insights and practical takeaways. Whether you're a cloud architect, developer, or security professional, there’s... Continue Reading →
Sovereignty, Servers, and the Shifting Cloud: A Deep Dive into Microsoft’s Latest Moves
After a couple of weeks off-grid in a small Moroccan village (where the internet was charmingly unreliable), I returned to find Microsoft had made a major announcement that’s already rippling across the European cloud landscape. So in this episode of...
Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake: Transforming Security Operations for the Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires constant innovation and adaptation. Microsoft has once again demonstrated its commitment to empowering security operations teams with the introduction of a groundbreaking update to its cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, Microsoft Sentinel. Announced in July 2025, the new Microsoft Sentinel data... Continue Reading →