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A comprehensive guide to empower CISOs and decision makers with a balanced perspective for evaluating security products. By considering MITRE evaluations as one factor among many and following a holistic approach, you can make more informed and effective security decisions that truly align with your organization’s unique needs and long-term goals.
Jul 20, 2025
Track and plan for deprecated features by noting retirement dates, defining replacement actions, and using centralized tracking and the Azure Service Retirement Workbook.
Jul 18, 2025
Clear breakdown of Sentinel’s pricing model—covering ingestion, discounts, and optional charges to help you optimize SIEM cost strategy.
May 15, 2025
Free toolkit and course to help universities build real-world SOCs, train students on Microsoft Security tools, and close the cybersecurity talent gap.
May 05, 2025
Explore 5 retention patterns and storage options in Sentinel—optimize SIEM costs without compromising security visibility or efficiency.
Apr 23, 2025
Explore Rod Trent’s must-read article on modern threat hunting with Sentinel—smart automation, enriched telemetry, and proactive SOC strategies.
Apr 18, 2025
An updated executive-ready infographic covering Microsoft’s end-to-end security stack—XDR, SIEM, IAM, AI, and EGRC—all in one strategic visual.
Apr 16, 2025
The new AI Red Teaming Agent helps detect risks in generative AI with automated simulations, risk scoring, and Azure AI Foundry integration.
Apr 11, 2025
Security Copilot now supports overage SCUs—add flexibility, control costs, and improve scalability for real-world security operations.
Apr 09, 2025
Explore how Microsoft Security Copilot will introduce autonomous AI agents to streamline SOC tasks across identity, threat intel, and more.
Apr 07, 2025
All-in-one security checklist for CSPs including tenant, identity, app access, and monitoring best practices with recommended tools for each.
Apr 04, 2025
Surface Management Portal now includes Security Copilot—AI-powered support for monitoring, troubleshooting, compliance, reporting, and hardware planning.
Apr 03, 2025
New MDC Cost Calculator simplifies security pricing—auto-detect resources, adjust estimates, export reports, and support multicloud environments in one tool.
Apr 01, 2025
Boost your Security Copilot skills with Rod Trent’s free workshop on prompt engineering, featuring real-world examples and downloadable training resources.
Mar 31, 2025
Explore Microsoft Security Hub’s curated resources, skilling paths, and certifications tailored for beginners and advanced cybersecurity professionals.
Mar 30, 2025
Compare Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs. new E5 Security add-on. See how SMBs get enterprise-grade protection with identity, endpoint, and SaaS security.
Mar 29, 2025
New MSSP use cases for Security Copilot: compare Azure Lighthouse, GDAP, and Entra ID for multi-tenant access and SCU funding models.
Mar 28, 2025
🔎 What’s Next❓ Stay Ahead with Products Roadmap – Microsoft Security! The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and staying up to date with Microsoft Security solutions is critical. But how do you keep track of what’s coming next? 🔓 Here’s the key: Microsoft’s official roadmap portals. These sites give you a clear view of…
Mar 27, 2025
