25 Years in Cybersecurity: Insights & Lessons from Stefan Schörling | MVP Security Insights

In this episode of our MVP Security Insights series, we sit down with Stefan Schörling—a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience, SANS-certified professional, and Microsoft MVP.🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:- His journey from sysadmin to CTO of a cybersecurity-focused MSSP- Hands-on insights into Microsoft Defender XDR and Unified Security Operations (USX)- Balancing fast incident response with deep, automated defense- Real-world security innovations that made a difference- Current trends in threat intelligence and managed security- The value of community collaboration in modern cybersecurity🎯 Stefan also shares valuable advice for professionals looking to thrive in the Microsoft Security ecosystem.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Teaser0:45 Intro1:15 Introduction of this episode3:10 Introduction of Stefan5:23 Monitoring as a foundation6:42 primary areas of expertise, and the passion for threat intelligence, incident response, and Defender XDR10:22 Key projects as a CTO17:55 Global and industry-specific challenges24:10 Security innovations that drive impact30:11 Trends shaping the future of security operations35:32 Advice for starting security professionals 38:36 AI Question.... One tip Stefan would give his younger self41:26 Why community matters in cybersecurity46:18 The role of the MVP program49:13 Personal goals and what drives him51:12 Quickfire Fun Questions52:30 Closing of this episode54:14 Outro🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with MVPs, security leaders, and Microsoft experts sharing insights from the frontlines.#Cybersecurity #MicrosoftDefender #MVPInsights #XDR #IncidentResponse #ThreatIntelligence #MicrosoftSecurity #StefanSchörling