This week we are taking you back to Black Hat USA 2026 and exploring two sides of the security landscape. 
First, Microsoft incident response experts Adrian Hill and Terry Mee break down identity-based attacks, from compromised credentials and MFA bypasses to containment, logging, access controls, and the growing risks surrounding AI agents. 
Then, members of Microsoft’s Defender Purple Team discuss how they recreate full attack chains, including emerging AI-driven techniques, to identify detection gaps, strengthen defenses, and use AI to accelerate security research while keeping human expertise in the loop. 
 
In this episode you’ll learn: 
<ul>
 <li>Why identity is at the center of modern security incidents 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How attackers can bypass MFA and maintain access through sessions, tokens, and other forms of persistence 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Why logging and long-term data retention are critical during incident response 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How purple teams recreate full attack chains to uncover gaps in detection and response 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where AI can accelerate security research, and where deterministic systems and human oversight still matter 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Why AI agents introduce new risks around access, permissions, and trust 
</li>
</ul>
Some questions we ask: 
<ul>
 <li>What should organizations be logging and retaining for incident response? 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where do organizations underestimate SaaS, OAuth, and identity persistence risks? 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>When should defenders contain an attacker versus continue gathering intelligence? 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How does attacking an AI-enabled system begin to look like traditional offensive security? 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where should security researchers trust AI, and where should they rely on deterministic systems? 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>What should security teams understand about the exposure and permissions of their AI agents? 
</li>
</ul>
 
 Resources:  
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotv/">View Elliot Volkman on LinkedIn</a>  
 
Related Microsoft Podcasts:                   
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a> 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/">The BlueHat Podcast</a> 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://uncoveringhiddenrisks.com/">Uncovering Hidden Risks</a>     
</li>
</ul>
 
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/"> </a><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/">microsoft.com/podcasts</a>  
 
Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fsecurity%2Fbusiness%2Fsecurity-insider%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7C81e205a6b727403624b808dc64a26e6b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638495896032091649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LTpBsEuiaY5YiYn2FYDydHrHkYWl%2FBTl2uAQlkBz1N0%3D&reserved=0">Security Insider</a> 
 
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

This week we are taking you back to Black Hat USA 2026 and exploring two sides of the security landscape. First, Microsoft incident response experts Adrian Hill and Terry Mee break down identity-based attacks, from compromised credentials and MFA bypasses to containment, logging, access controls, and the growing risks surrounding AI agents. Then, members of Microsoft’s Defender Purple Team discuss how they recreate full attack chains, including emerging AI-driven techniques, to identify detection gaps, strengthen defenses, and use AI to accelerate security research while keeping human expertise in the loop. In this episode you’ll learn: Why identity is at the center of modern security incidents How attackers can bypass MFA and maintain access through sessions, tokens, and other forms of persistence Why logging and long-term data retention are critical during incident response How purple teams recreate full attack chains to uncover gaps in detection and response Where AI can accelerate security research, and where deterministic systems and human oversight still matter Why AI agents introduce new risks around access, permissions, and trust Some questions we ask: What should organizations be logging and retaining for incident response? Where do organizations underestimate SaaS, OAuth, and identity persistence risks? When should defenders contain an attacker versus continue gathering intelligence? How does attacking an AI-enabled system begin to look like traditional offensive security? Where should security researchers trust AI, and where should they rely on deterministic systems? What should security teams understand about the exposure and permissions of their AI agents? Resources: View Elliot Volkman on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

This week we are taking you back to Black Hat USA 2026 and exploring two sides of the security landscape.&nbsp;
First, Microsoft incident response experts Adrian Hill and Terry Mee break down identity-based attacks, from compromised credentials and MFA bypasses to containment, logging, access controls, and the growing risks surrounding AI agents.&nbsp;
Then, members of Microsoft’s Defender Purple Team discuss how they recreate full attack chains, including emerging AI-driven techniques, to identify detection gaps, strengthen defenses, and use AI to accelerate security research while keeping human expertise in the loop.&nbsp;
 
In this episode you’ll learn:&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li>Why identity is at the center of modern security incidents&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How attackers can bypass MFA and maintain access through sessions, tokens, and other forms of persistence&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Why logging and long-term data retention are critical during incident response&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How purple teams recreate full attack chains to uncover gaps in detection and response&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where AI can accelerate security research, and where deterministic systems and human oversight still matter&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Why AI agents introduce new risks around access, permissions, and trust&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Some questions we ask:&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li>What should organizations be logging and retaining for incident response?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where do organizations underestimate SaaS, OAuth, and identity persistence risks?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>When should defenders contain an attacker versus continue gathering intelligence?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>How does attacking an AI-enabled system begin to look like traditional offensive security?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Where should security researchers trust AI, and where should they rely on deterministic systems?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>What should security teams understand about the exposure and permissions of their AI agents?&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotv/" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Elliot Volkman on LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Related Microsoft Podcasts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The BlueHat Podcast</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://uncoveringhiddenrisks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Uncovering Hidden Risks</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer">microsoft.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fsecurity%2Fbusiness%2Fsecurity-insider%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7C81e205a6b727403624b808dc64a26e6b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638495896032091649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LTpBsEuiaY5YiYn2FYDydHrHkYWl%2FBTl2uAQlkBz1N0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Security Insider</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.&nbsp;

From Identity Compromise to AI Defense: Inside Modern Incident Response

Join us to hear stories from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence community as they navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape - uncovering APTs, cybercrime gangs, malware, vulnerabilities, and other weird and cool tools and tactics in the world of cyber threats. Featuring tales of innovation, teamwork, and cyber espionage, tune in to hear in-depth analyses of Microsoft's influence on the threat landscape and behind-the-scenes stories from the tireless researchers and analysts that take part. This enthralling and insightful podcast is delivered in a casual, conversational style that transports you to the frontlines of cyber defense. <h3>
Related Microsoft Podcasts:                  </h3><ul>
<li><a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/">The BlueHat Podcast</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/uncovering-hidden-risks">Uncovering Hidden Risks</a>   </li>
<li>
<a href="https://securityunlockedpodcast.com/">Security Unlocked</a>    </li>
<li><a href="https://securityunlockedcisoseries.com/">Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shows.acast.com/secure-the-job-breaking-into-security">Secure the Job: Breaking into Security</a></li>
</ul>      Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a> ﻿Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fsecurity%2Fbusiness%2Fsecurity-insider%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7C81e205a6b727403624b808dc64a26e6b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638495896032091649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LTpBsEuiaY5YiYn2FYDydHrHkYWl%2FBTl2uAQlkBz1N0%3D&reserved=0">Security Insider</a> The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Join us to hear stories from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence community as they navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape - uncovering APTs, cybercrime gangs, malware, vulnerabilities, and other weird and cool tools and tactics in the world of cyber threats. Featuring tales of innovation, teamwork, and cyber espionage, tune in to hear in-depth analyses of Microsoft's influence on the threat landscape and behind-the-scenes stories from the tireless researchers and analysts that take part. This enthralling and insightful podcast is delivered in a casual, conversational style that transports you to the frontlines of cyber defense. Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Security Unlocked Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault Secure the Job: Breaking into Security Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts ﻿Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.

Join us to hear stories from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence community as they navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape - uncovering APTs, cybercrime gangs, malware, vulnerabilities, and other weird and cool tools and tactics in the world of cyber threats. Featuring tales of innovation, teamwork, and cyber espionage, tune in to hear in-depth analyses of Microsoft's influence on the threat landscape and behind-the-scenes stories from the tireless researchers and analysts that take part. This enthralling and insightful podcast is delivered in a casual, conversational style that transports you to the frontlines of cyber defense. 
Related Microsoft Podcasts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
<li><a href="https://afternooncybertea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The BlueHat Podcast</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/uncovering-hidden-risks" rel="noopener noreferrer">Uncovering Hidden Risks</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>
<a href="https://securityunlockedpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Security Unlocked</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://securityunlockedcisoseries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shows.acast.com/secure-the-job-breaking-into-security" rel="noopener noreferrer">Secure the Job: Breaking into Security</a></li>
</ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;﻿Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fsecurity%2Fbusiness%2Fsecurity-insider%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7C81e205a6b727403624b808dc64a26e6b%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638495896032091649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LTpBsEuiaY5YiYn2FYDydHrHkYWl%2FBTl2uAQlkBz1N0%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Security Insider</a> The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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