AI Brands Are Becoming the New Phishing Bait
Microsoft recently published research on a pattern security teams cannot afford to treat as background noise: attackers are using the excitement around AI as bait. They are not necessarily compromising...
Security, Strategy, Service
Welcome. I’m a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander turned Microsoft security specialist – and this is where I think out loud. Cybersecurity and regulated cloud are at the core, but so are the other things that shape how I work and lead – veteran transitions, coaching young athletes, faith, family, and service. If any of that resonates, you’re in the right place.
When Leadership and Structure No Longer Align
I have been thinking about this idea lately: What do I do when the leadership philosophy and the administrative structure under which I operate are no longer aligned? A lot...
Put Security First Before Enabling Copilot
Put security first. The Risk Was Already There You will reduce risk, avoid embarrassing exposures, and maybe even sleep much better at night. That has always been true, but it...
Why Resource Limitations in Azure Virtual Desktop Matter
Virtual desktop infrastructure has become a core part of modern IT. For organizations balancing security, compliance, remote work, and cost control, Azure Virtual Desktop gives teams a flexible way to...
What Coaching Gave Back to Me
Some of the best leadership lessons in my life did not happen in a conference room, on a watch floor, or during a formal training event. A Different Kind of...
From 3–5 Years to 3–5 Days: Navigating the Speed of Corporate America as a Veteran
In the military or government, you’re accustomed to the long game. Launching a new system, platform, or process often takes three to five years — considered standard due to the...
The Hardest Part Wasn't Finding a Job
For 20 years, the Navy gave me something that many people spend a lifetime searching for: purpose, structure, and a clear mission. The Unexpected Part of Transition Every day, I...
The Mission Doesn't Stop: Finding Purpose After the Military
My Navy career, spanning over two decades, instilled a daily sense of meaningful purpose. Whether it was protecting national security, leading teams through complex technical challenges, or helping junior sailors...