OM DENNE EPISODE
In this episode of our MVP Security Insights series, we sit down with Stefan Schörling—a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience, SANS-certified professional, and Microsoft MVP.
🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- His journey from sysadmin to CTO of a cybersecurity-focused MSSP
- Hands-on insights into Microsoft Defender XDR and Unified Security Operations (USX)
- Balancing fast incident response with deep, automated defense
- Real-world security innovations that made a difference
- Current trends in threat intelligence and managed security
- The value of community collaboration in modern cybersecurity
🎯 Stefan also shares valuable advice for professionals looking to thrive in the Microsoft Security ecosystem.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Teaser
0:45 Intro
1:15 Introduction of this episode
3:10 Introduction of Stefan
5:23 Monitoring as a foundation
6:42 primary areas of expertise, and the passion for threat intelligence, incident response, and Defender XDR
10:22 Key projects as a CTO
17:55 Global and industry-specific challenges
24:10 Security innovations that drive impact
30:11 Trends shaping the future of security operations
35:32 Advice for starting security professionals
38:36 AI Question.... One tip Stefan would give his younger self
41:26 Why community matters in cybersecurity
46:18 The role of the MVP program
49:13 Personal goals and what drives him
51:12 Quickfire Fun Questions
52:30 Closing of this episode
54:14 Outro
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