The AI Librarian: How Microsoft Sentinel Transforms Chaos into Clarity

In a recent piece by Jack Poller, he explores how Microsoft Sentinel, an advanced security information and event management (SIEM) solution, adeptly handles and organizes vast amounts of data to create manageable, actionable insights, thus functioning akin to an AI librarian. This technology not only enhances an organization’s ability to detect and respond to threats but also simplifies the complex integration and correlation of disparate data sources. For more comprehensive analysis from our special event with Microsoft Security, watch Jack Poller’s blog.

Modern Data Mobility is Challenging the Laws of Physics with Hammerspace

Modern data mobility is challenging the laws of physics; the speed of light is a fundamental limit for moving signals. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast features Kurt Kuckein from Hammerspace discussing data movement and management with Jim Jones, Jack Poller, Andy Banta, and Alastair Cooke. The challenge is that the distributed nature of data, spread across the globe, creates significant obstacles for AI, particularly regarding the speed of light and power consumption. We delve into overcoming these limitations through technologies that facilitate data access and movement, touching on concepts such as efficient storage solutions (Open Flash Platform), the importance of centralized data management, and the agility required for evolving AI workloads. While the underlying principles of data management are not new, the scale and complexity of AI necessitate innovative approaches to ensure data can be accessed and utilized effectively, regardless of its physical location.

Hackers Think in Graphs. Your Security Team Should Too

Jack Poller emphasizes the importance of adopting a graph-based approach in cybersecurity, mirroring the method hackers often use to understand complex network relationships and vulnerabilities. He argues that by using graphs, security teams can enhance their ability to predict, analyze, and mitigate risks effectively. For more coverage from our recent Tech Field Day event with Microsoft Security, visit Jack Poller’s website.

Microsoft Takes Aim at “Swivel-Chair Security” with Defender Portal Overhaul

Microsoft is targeting inefficiencies in security operations with its latest update to the Defender Portal, aimed at reducing the need for security professionals to switch between multiple tools, a process often referred to as “Swivel-Chair Security.” The overhaul enhances user experience by streamlining workflows and integrating various security solutions into a single, cohesive platform. For further coverage from our special event with Microsoft Security, follow Security Boulevard.

The Dawn of Digital Fortitude: Commvault Cloud Unity Defines AI Resilience

Jack Poller’s recent article highlights the launch of Commvault Cloud Unity, a pioneering initiative that integrates AI to enhance data resilience in cloud environments. This approach not only strengthens data protection strategies but also ensures a more robust safeguarding of critical information assets across diverse platforms. For additional coverage from Commvault SHIFT 2025, follow us on LinkedIn Pulse.