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In the latest Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast episode, Microsoft’s Sherrod DeGrippo and the FBI Cyber Division’s Jarrod Forgues Schlenker discuss what actually reduces breaches: consistent execution of foundational controls. msft.it/63324QQ08C.

msft.itWinter SHIELD: Closing the Security Control GapIn this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo⁠ speaks with Jarrod Forgues Schlenker of the FBI’s Cyber Division about the pattern's investigators see in cyber incidents and how initiatives like Operation Winter Shield aim to close the gap between knowing what to do and actually implementing it. They discuss the importance of foundational controls like phishing-resistant authentication, secure logging, and strong identity protection, as well as the role threat intelligence and prevention play in strengthening organizational defenses. The conversation highlights how small, practical security improvements can significantly disrupt attackers and help organizations reduce risk before an incident occurs.

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26 Mar

They talk in depth about Operation Winter Shield, which aims to turn law enforcement visibility from real investigations into simple, actionable defensive steps that organizations can take to create barriers for adversaries.

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“We are uniquely situated, given the optics and the information that we have through our investigations, to empower the public to protect themselves and to be that catalyst for positive change,” Jarrod said.

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At its core, Operation Winter Shield reinforces a strong call to focus on prevention. Small, consistent improvements in foundational controls compound into real resilience. To learn more about Operation Winter Shield, visit msft.it/63321QQ0JS.

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26 Mar

To learn how Microsoft is supporting Operation Winter Shield, read: msft.it/63328QQ0KA.