Join KB as she sits down with Mark Anderson, National Security Officer – Australia and New Zealand from Microsoft, who will give us an exclusive sneak peek into what you can expect from Microsoft AI Tour 2024 happening in Sydney at the ICC on December 11th. Mark shares insights into the event’s focus on real-world AI implementations by leading Australian organizations, highlights the tour’s comprehensive cybersecurity content, including Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative, and the establishment of a local base of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) in Australia.

Mark has over 28 years’ experience in the IT industry with 18 of those at Microsoft in various roles across the globe. As the National Security Officer for Microsoft Australia & New Zealand, Mark is responsible for working with customers, partners, governments, and industry regulators to ensure that the Microsoft platforms are not only understood by policymakers but also adhere to their security, compliance and risk management requirements. In addition, Mark is accountable for the PROTECTED level assessment of Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics. Mark holds a Master of Cyber Security degree with high distinction from Edith Cowan University and is a Visiting Associate Professor at Macquarie University.