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Mike Wilkes has had a career many cybersecurity professionals could only dream of. An adjunct professor, former CISO of Marvel and MLS, member of the World Economic Forum, drummer, and board member at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, his interests and achievements are as eclectic as they are impressive.

Software development is in the midst of a monumental shift, powered by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. AI isn't just changing how we build software; it's transforming the very nature of applications themselves. As AI-native applications become more prevalent, we're also seeing new, complex security threats emerge. Traditional security approaches aren’t designed for the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Large Language Models (LLMs), agents, and other AI-driven systems.

In an era where APIs are the connective tissue of enterprise ecosystems, authentication and authorization can no longer be treated as mere checklist items. They must become strategic disciplines—crafted thoughtfully to align security with business velocity, regulatory expectations, and evolving threat landscapes.

APIs serve as the foundation for modern digital innovation, supporting everything from mobile applications to intricate business integrations. However, as their numbers soar, with many companies experiencing annual growth rates of 50-100%, they have also become a significant target for cyber attackers. Relying on "good enough" API security could leave your most vital assets perilously unprotected.

Standing on stage at Microsoft Build, surrounded by innovators shaping the future in the era of AI Agents, I felt equal parts inspired and responsible. Inspired by the rapid momentum around AI, and responsible for raising a flag about something we don’t talk about enough - how we secure the very systems that are now acting on our behalf. This post isn’t a recap, rather a continuation, a chance to go deeper into the story I shared (and the one we’re still writing.)

With the recent increase in use and popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs), many organizations are still trying to approach the use of this technology. In this blog, we approach the different log sources that can be potentially used to monitor a local LLM.

The FBI is warning that threat actors are impersonating senior US officials in phishing attacks designed to compromise users’ accounts. Notably, the attackers are using AI-generated audio to convincingly spoof the voices of real people.

Organizations investing in Microsoft 365 E5 licensing expect enterprise-grade email protection. Yet despite premium security features, customer feedback reveals persistent challenges with Microsoft Purview DLP across Exchange Online environments. Microsoft deployment specialists report seeing clients deploy Purview on their own, discover a wealth of false positives, and turn off the policies or set them to audit mode. Policies never become useful.

In a significant shift for digital identity management, the maximum lifespan of public TLS certificates is set to be reduced to just 47 days, following a new policy from Apple’s Root Program. With Google expected to follow suit, the clock is ticking faster than ever on certificate validity and that has profound implications for businesses relying on manual processes.