Join Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi in this special episode of Talking Security – Let’s Talk, where we sit down with Javier Soriano, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Sentinel.

We dive deep into:

- The evolution of Sentinel from day zero to today

- The new Sentinel Data Lake and how it transforms long-term log retention and investigations

- Why Sentinel Graph matters for SOC teams

- The Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in agentic AI workflows

- What’s next for cloud-native security: automation, AI, and new operating models

If you’re curious about the future of Microsoft Sentinel and want practical insights for your security team, this episode is packed with value.

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In this episode of Talking Security – MVP Security Insights, we sit down with Ronny de Jong to explore his remarkable journey from cybersecurity MVP to his current role at Microsoft. Ronny shares insights on:

💎 His career path and what inspired him to join Microsoft

💎 The unique cybersecurity challenges facing governments and public institutions

💎 How Microsoft’s security portfolio supports national resilience

💎 Balancing innovation, compliance, and operational realities in the public sector

💎 Future trends in threat intelligence and security operations

💎 Practical advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals

💎 The meaning of true cyber resilience and moving from reactive to proactive security

Whether you’re passionate about public sector security, curious about Microsoft’s approach, or looking for career inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Chapters:

01:28 Introduction and welcome to Talking Security podcast with guest Ronnie Young

04:37 Ronnie's career journey starting with Microsoft certifications in early 2000s

07:10 Journey into modern management, Intune blogging, and early community involvement

09:22 The story of becoming a Microsoft MVP and staying humble in the community

13:04 Decision to transition from MVP to Microsoft employee and joining the security team

20:37 Cybersecurity challenges in public sector vs private enterprises

23:25 Microsoft security portfolio approach focusing on fundamentals first

32:13 Future trends in cybersecurity and the role of AI in security operations

35:35 Advice for cybersecurity beginners on frameworks, basics, and keeping it simple

46:23 Personal motivation and what keeps him energized in cybersecurity work

In this episode of Let’s Talk, part of the Talking Security podcast, Frans Oudendorp and Pouyan Khabazi break down the biggest announcements from Microsoft Secure 2025.

We explore how Microsoft Sentinel is evolving into an agentic AI platform, the introduction of Sentinel Graph and Model Context Protocol (MCP), and how Security Copilot agents are changing the game for SecOps automation.

You’ll also hear about:

• Graph-based context and why it matters for threat detection
• Developer extensibility for custom connectors and AI agents
• Sentinel Data Lake for affordable long-term storage
• Real-world use cases for agentic AI in security operations

Plus, we share community highlights, upcoming events like YellowHat 2025 and KustoCon, and a fun geeky quiz to wrap things up.

👉 Question for you: If you could build your own Security Copilot agent, what would it do? Let us know!

🎙️ Stay safe, stay secure, and keep talking security!