In this episode of the Blue Dragon podcast, I interview Purav Desai, a dual Microsoft MVP recognized for his contributions in the fields of SIEM, XDR, and Microsoft Purview compliance.

We discuss Purav's journey to becoming an MVP, his role as an incident responder, and the strategic importance of Microsoft Purview in governance and compliance.

The conversation also covers the significance of eDiscovery in legal preparedness, common misconceptions about Microsoft security, and the implementation of data classification policies.

Purav shares insights on how organizations can start their journey in Microsoft security and the evolution of data protection in collaborative tools like Teams.

In this conversation, Purav discusses the balance between automation and human oversight in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of understanding processes before automating them.

He shares a real-world incident response case that highlights the need for authority and trust in managing security incidents.

The discussion also covers the emerging threat of insider risks, particularly in light of layoffs, and how organizations can leverage Microsoft tools to mitigate these risks.

Finally, Purav reflects on the choice between adopting a single ecosystem versus a best-of-breed approach in security solutions, and shares his future aspirations in the cybersecurity field.

LINKS

➰ BlueDragon: bluedragonpodcast.com

➰ Purav Desai's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purav-da346393/

➰ Purav Desai's Github: https://github.com/PuravsPoint

➰ Purav Desai's DecipheringUAL series: https://github.com/PuravsPoint/DecipheringUAL

CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) INTRO

(00:00:30) Introduction to Purav Desai and His Achievements

(00:03:49) Journey to Becoming a Dual Microsoft MVP

(00:06:25) Role of an M365/Azure Incident Responder

(00:09:04) Understanding Microsoft Purview Compliance and Governance

(00:12:32) eDiscovery and Legal Preparedness

(00:15:24) Common Misconceptions About Microsoft Purview

(00:17:54) Implementing Data Classification Policies

(00:22:54) The Evolution of Data Protection in Teams

(00:26:32) Starting with Microsoft Security for Mid-Sized Organizations

(00:30:04) Mature Endpoint Detection and Response Strategies

(00:32:28) Balancing Automation and Human Oversight

(00:38:09) Real-World Incident Response Lessons

(00:46:10) Navigating European Regulations and Insider Threats

(00:51:55) Ecosystem Choices: Best of Breed vs. All-in-One

(00:55:51) Future Aspirations and Community Contributions

(00:59:36) OUTRO