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Securing the Future with Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Best Practices and Insights

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Securing the Future with Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Best Practices and Insights (PDF, 3.70MB)Published: 26 Mar, 2025
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Dave Shackleford
Dave Shackleford

The rapid migration to cloud environments brings unprecedented complexity and unique security challenges for organizations. In this paper, you’ll learn how to enhance your cloud security posture through actionable insights and use cases involving Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Gain a deeper understanding of key areas such as cloud security posture management, DevOps security, and detection and response strategies—all tailored to help you future-proof your organization in an ever-changing threat landscape.

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Dave Shackleford
Dave Shackleford

Dave Shackleford

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Dave Shackleford, founder of Voodoo Security, has advanced cybersecurity through his leadership roles, including serving as CTO for the Center for Internet Security, where he coordinated the first published virtualization security benchmarks.

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