Angelica Faber

Angelica Faber is a Chief Architect in ISD, EAG Security at Microsoft, leading advanced security architecture and innovation initiatives for large enterprise and public-sector organizations. She specializes in identity modernization, SOC transformation, and AI-driven, agentic security automation, helping organizations operationalize intelligent security at scale.

Angelica designs and delivers agentic security solutions that augment security teams through autonomous and semi-autonomous workflows, enabling faster detection, decision making, and response across complex environments. Her expertise spans Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID, Identity Governance, and Microsoft AI platforms, where she bridges security engineering, automation, and responsible AI design.

Known for translating complexity into pragmatic, high-impact architectures, Angelica partners closely with executive stakeholders and technical teams to build secure, scalable, and future-ready security platforms, particularly in large-scale transformations, AI-first initiatives, and M&A or divestiture scenarios.

A recognized speaker at industry events including SANS and RSA, she is also an active mentor and community contributor, passionate about simplifying security, advancing diversity in tech, and shaping the future of intelligent, human-centered security operations.

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