Abbas Kudrati

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As digital technologies rise and sensitive data increasingly goes online, the threat of cyberattacks grows. Predicted cybercrime costs for 2023 reach $8 trillion, spiking to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Amidst this backdrop, we hear from Abbas Kudrati, Microsoft Asia’s Chief Cybersecurity Advisor. We shed light on the global and Malaysian cybersecurity situation, AI's pivotal role in security, and Microsoft's strategy in combating threats.

We’ll also be addressing the urgent issue of… Show more

As digital technologies rise and sensitive data increasingly goes online, the threat of cyberattacks grows. Predicted cybercrime costs for 2023 reach $8 trillion, spiking to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Amidst this backdrop, we hear from Abbas Kudrati, Microsoft Asia’s Chief Cybersecurity Advisor. We shed light on the global and Malaysian cybersecurity situation, AI's pivotal role in security, and Microsoft's strategy in combating threats.

We’ll also be addressing the urgent issue of outdated software on over a million devices, elaborating on Microsoft's steps to mitigate a 78% surge in high-severity vulnerabilities, and underlining how Microsoft's tactics align with the Zero Trust model.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

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Why are organizations still struggling with implementing zero trust?

Can AI in cybersecurity really make a difference?

Collection of Blogs on the Microsoft blog portal

CYBER CRIME-AS-A-SERVICE THE NEW FRONTIER IN SECURITY

Web Application Security Strategy

Contributed as a Technical Editor and reviewer for this book project.

Master the art of identifying digital, regulatory, and insider risks, how attack occurs, and their impact on businesses and the IT industry in the post-pandemic world using a modern approach.

Cyber hackers get a bigger playground for attacks

Contributed as a Technical Editor and reviewer for this book project.

Philippines urged to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure

Half a million devices in Saudi Arabia affected with malware: Microsoft expert

Contributed as a reviewer as well as a chapter author for this book project.

"Zero Trust is the strategy that organizations need to implement to stay ahead of cyber threats, period.　 The industry has 30 plus years of categorical failure that show us that our past approaches, while earnest in their efforts have not stopped attackers.　 Zero Trust strategically focuses on and systematically removes the power and initiatives hackers and adversaries need to win as they circumvent security controls.　This book will help you and your organization have a better understanding of… Show more

"Zero Trust is the strategy that organizations need to implement to stay ahead of cyber threats, period.　 The industry has 30 plus years of categorical failure that show us that our past approaches, while earnest in their efforts have not stopped attackers.　 Zero Trust strategically focuses on and systematically removes the power and initiatives hackers and adversaries need to win as they circumvent security controls.　This book will help you and your organization have a better understanding of what Zero Trust really is, it's history, and to gain prescriptive knowledge　that will help you and your business finally begin beating the adversaries in the chess match that is cyber security strategy." Show less

Cloud is a new Security Imperative. In early days of cloud computing, organisation run AWAY from cloud due to security concerns, today they run TOWARDS the cloud because of security.
https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/cloud-security-challenges-and-trends/

Lessons from my life journey.
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In Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Defending AWS, Azure and Other Cloud Platforms Against Cyberattacks, celebrated cybersecurity professionals and authors Chris Peiris, Binil Pillai, and Abbas Kudrati leverage their decades of experience building large scale cyber fusion centers to deliver the ideal threat hunting resource for both business and technical audiences. You'll find insightful analyses of cloud platform security tools and, using the industry leading MITRE ATT&CK framework, discussions… Show more

In Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Defending AWS, Azure and Other Cloud Platforms Against Cyberattacks, celebrated cybersecurity professionals and authors Chris Peiris, Binil Pillai, and Abbas Kudrati leverage their decades of experience building large scale cyber fusion centers to deliver the ideal threat hunting resource for both business and technical audiences. You'll find insightful analyses of cloud platform security tools and, using the industry leading MITRE ATT&CK framework, discussions of the most common threat vectors. Show less

Abbas Kudrati is the Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for Microsoft Asia’s Enterprise Cybersecurity Group and is Tom Fox’s second guest on Microsoft Week. Abbas has spent the duration of his career providing thought leadership, strategic direction, and deep customer and partner engagement through Microsoft’s initiatives and operations. On this episode, he and Tom are talking about a range of topics surrounding info security and Abbas’ role at… Show more

Abbas Kudrati is the Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for Microsoft Asia’s Enterprise Cybersecurity Group and is Tom Fox’s second guest on Microsoft Week. Abbas has spent the duration of his career providing thought leadership, strategic direction, and deep customer and partner engagement through Microsoft’s initiatives and operations. On this episode, he and Tom are talking about a range of topics surrounding info security and Abbas’ role at Microsoft.
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Implement a vendor-neutral and multi-cloud cybersecurity and risk mitigation framework with advice from seasoned threat hunting pros

In Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Defending AWS, Azure and Other Cloud Platforms Against Cyberattacks, celebrated cybersecurity professionals and authors Chris Peiris, Binil Pillai, and Abbas Kudrati leverage their decades of experience building large scale cyber fusion centers to deliver the ideal threat hunting resource for both business and technical… Show more

Implement a vendor-neutral and multi-cloud cybersecurity and risk mitigation framework with advice from seasoned threat hunting pros

In Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Defending AWS, Azure and Other Cloud Platforms Against Cyberattacks, celebrated cybersecurity professionals and authors Chris Peiris, Binil Pillai, and Abbas Kudrati leverage their decades of experience building large scale cyber fusion centers to deliver the ideal threat hunting resource for both business and technical audiences. You'll find insightful analyses of cloud platform security tools and, using the industry leading MITRE ATT&CK framework, discussions of the most common threat vectors. Show less

Working in cybersecurity is a bit like a cricket match. If you’re on the defensive, i.e. on the batting side, your job is to fend off attacks from the opposing team’s bowler. The attacker can send several balls your way – they have almost all the time in the world to keep coming at you. But if you’re the defender, you only have to miss one ball and you’re out of the game. To ensure that we can hit back every attack that comes our way, those of us on the defensive side need to be constantly… Show more

Working in cybersecurity is a bit like a cricket match. If you’re on the defensive, i.e. on the batting side, your job is to fend off attacks from the opposing team’s bowler. The attacker can send several balls your way – they have almost all the time in the world to keep coming at you. But if you’re the defender, you only have to miss one ball and you’re out of the game. To ensure that we can hit back every attack that comes our way, those of us on the defensive side need to be constantly refining and improving our skills. Show less

GUIDEBOOK BY CISOS DURING COVID-19.

I loved being a CISO, but with Great Power comes Great Stress too (many time), check out my 7 tips for weathering the cybersecurity storms. Opinion expressed here are based my own experience. https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/10/15/ciso-series-7-ciso-stressbuster-tips-for-weathering-the-cybersecurity-storms/

Successful CISOs in 2020 have challenges like Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Hiring the right talent etc.

In this episode of Virtual Coffee with Ashish, we have Abbas Kudrati, CyberSecurity Advisor from Microsoft for the Asia Pacific Region. During the interview, we would be diving into what does it take for someone to become a successful CISO in 2020 world of public Cloud Security of aws, azure, google cloud and even Multi-Cloud, API Security etc.

The ShowNotes and the… Show more

Successful CISOs in 2020 have challenges like Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Hiring the right talent etc.

In this episode of Virtual Coffee with Ashish, we have Abbas Kudrati, CyberSecurity Advisor from Microsoft for the Asia Pacific Region. During the interview, we would be diving into what does it take for someone to become a successful CISO in 2020 world of public Cloud Security of aws, azure, google cloud and even Multi-Cloud, API Security etc.

The ShowNotes and the Transcript for the full episode can be read on - https://lnkd.in/gCYFBCP Show less

In this episode, we catch up with Abbas Kudrati. Abbas has an impressive career which has seen him work around the world and is now operating as a Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Microsoft.

Abbas started off his career in a technical role and then progressed to working as a CISO for various organisations. He is incredibly generous with his time and gives back to the community in many ways, including as a part-time Lecturer for "Masters in Cyber Security" program at La Trobe… Show more

In this episode, we catch up with Abbas Kudrati. Abbas has an impressive career which has seen him work around the world and is now operating as a Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Microsoft.

Abbas started off his career in a technical role and then progressed to working as a CISO for various organisations. He is incredibly generous with his time and gives back to the community in many ways, including as a part-time Lecturer for "Masters in Cyber Security" program at La Trobe University.

In our conversation, Abbas gives practical advice for others working in technical roles that aspire to work in a CISO position. Show less

Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli chat with Diana Kelley, Cybersecurity Field CTO at Microsoft, and Abbas Kudrati, Chief Cyber Security Officer at Microsoft as part of their RSA Conference 2019 APJ event coverage from the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
There's also a video version of this chat which can be viewed here:
vimeo.com/348404682

Today’s cyberthreat landscape is dramatically different from days past. Gone were the days when organisations can fortify themselves using security approaches that protect the organisation from the outside-in. As devices, data and mobility converge, and the attack surface broadens, securing the modern enterprise in an environment where skilled cybersecurity professionals are in short supply and resources are limited is posing huge challenges to many business and information security leaders.

PHASES OF AN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN

One of the conference presenter at Cyber Security Conference

Topic: Cyber security – from cradle to grave
- Difference between cyber security and information security
- How do you assess your readiness towards cyber security resilience
- Good practise in place within Australia and internationally
- Examples of assessment maturity model

One of the key note presenter in Cyber Defence Conference in Sydney Australia organised by Akolade www.akolade.com.au

One of the key note speaker in 6th Kuwait Information Security Forum which is sponsored by Kuwait Central Authority of Information Technology is organised by Promedia Group - Kuwait.

One of the key note presenter in Cyber Defense and Network Security Conference 2014 - London - UK organised by Defense IQ www.defenceiq.com and www.cdans.org

My published case study on implementation of Cobit 5 standard and Cobit 5 for Information Security Standard to improve information security in a middle east bank.

Speaker in ISACA Kuwait Chapter (in formation) quarterly CPE Meeting.

Panelist Speaker in the conference - Dubai- UAE

Speaker and Task Force Member for ISACA Asia Pacific CACS conference - Dubai, UAE, 2011

Key Note Speaker in Corporate Governance Conference by Bahrain Accountants Association and Origin Group - Bahrain

Speaker in The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Jamnagar (WIRC) Chapter

MENA IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Event 2010 Speaker and Chairperson; Dubai, UAE, 2010

Speaker in ISACA Bahrain Chapter monthly CPE meeting.