Milou Meier attended Security Field Day and provided a look at each of the presenting companies in this LinkedIn Pulse article. Dell Technologies offers a comprehensive range of security services to enhance organizational security. These services include a zero trust framework and managed services. Additionally, AI tools, such as Microsoft Security’s copilot agents, play a crucial role in mitigating cyberattack risks, improving visibility, and optimizing Sec Ops efficiency. Veeam Solutions and Coveware Services provide essential backup and incident response solutions, ensuring resilience against ransomware and other threats.
We Are Long Past Passwords
Passwords have served their use in the enterprise. We need to start moving away from simple passwords as an authentication mechanism. In this episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Tony Efantis, Karen Lopez, and Fernando Montenegro as they discuss the premise that we are long past passwords, exploring the complexities and frustrations of relying on them for myriad online accounts. The conversation highlights the concept of economic externalities, where developers easily implement simple passwords, but the burden of managing hundreds of unique credentials falls on the individual user. While passwords were initially designed for basic authentication, there has been a shift towards alternative mechanisms like one-time codes sent to email or passkeys because of user laziness and the security risks associated with password reuse and compromised credentials. Ultimately, what is needed a balanced, risk-based authentication approach is necessary, tailoring security levels to the sensitivity of the data being protected, and leveraging technologies like biometrics and background risk assessments to create a more convenient and secure user experience, even as attackers continue to evolve their methods.
Breaking Free from Hardcoded Security: Microsoft Introduces Human-in-the-Loop AI Agents
Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in cybersecurity with their introduction of human-in-the-loop AI agents, designed to transcend traditional hardcoded security practices. These AI systems feature advanced capabilities to analyze and respond to security threats dynamically, incorporating human oversight for heightened accuracy and adaptability. For additional insights into Security Field Day 13, explore Jack Poller’s comprehensive analysis on LinkedIn Pulse.
Uncompromising Network Visibility: How cPacket Augments Security with Advanced Telemetry and AI
Jack Poller recently dissected how cPacket Networks is enhancing security in today’s enterprises by integrating advanced telemetry and AI into their network solutions. His analysis illustrates how cPacket’s sophisticated tools provide an unrivaled clarity and insight, allowing for proactive threat detection and management. For additional discussions and insights from Security Field Day 13, follow Jack Poller’s coverage on LinkedIn Pulse.
Microsoft Security Copilot Agents: The Teammates Who Don’t Sleep (and That’s the Point)
Skye Fugate’s latest LinkedIn post discusses the newly introduced Microsoft Security Copilot Agents, highlighting how these advanced artificial intelligence tools continuously monitor and respond to security threats, effectively operating 24/7 without the need for rest. These agents are designed to enhance security teams’ efficiency by handling routine tasks and alerting human counterparts to more complex security issues. For a deeper understanding of these developments, find more coverage of Security Field Day 13 on LinkedIn.
Techstrong Gang – June 3, 2025
The June 3, 2025 episode of Techstrong Gang explored the evolving state of cloud computing, the bloat and inefficiencies of modern production code, and the latest cybersecurity trends, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, real-world practitioner insights. The third segment focused on Security Field Day, hosted by Foskett, where supply chain security, the evolving promise of data protection vendors claiming to provide full security stacks, and the C-suite’s growing desire for security platform consolidation were analyzed. Yet, despite executive wishes, frontline security professionals remain skeptical and prioritize proven, best-of-breed solutions. The episode concluded with a look at the disconnect between executive strategy and practitioner reality, the increasing role of AI agents, and the persistent people and process challenges that stand between vision and execution in enterprise IT.
Compliance Does Not Equal Security
Compliance reinforces the state of security in your organization. However, compliance in and of itself is not security. In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Jack Poller and Milou Meier as they discuss the nuance between securing your organization and ensuring compliance. They discuss the challenges with audits and the “checkbox” mentality that has become common. They also discuss how organizations face different challenges globally and how you can help ensure that you aren’t being exposed to problems in the future.
Exploring the Future of Cybersecurity at Security Field Day 13
The first Security Field Day event of the year is finally here! We’re excited to bring you Security Field Day 13 live from Silicon Valley. This event combines a number of trends in the cybersecurity and data protection spaces to bring you information you need to keep your users safe and sound. Security Field Day […]
