Episode 46: Building the Future with Agentic AI — Deep Dive with Ben Wilcox
In this episode of Cybersecurity America, technologist and Proarch leader Ben Wilcox breaks down the biggest insights from Microsoft Ignite, including breakthroughs in agentic AI, emerging security trends, and what organizations must prepare for as AI-driven systems rapidly evolve.
Ben reveals:
• What's really happening with Microsoft's newest AI technology
• How agentic systems are advancing faster than expected
• Why data readiness is the foundation of future productivity
• How companies should approach security, governance, and infrastructure in the AI era
• His early entrepreneurial journey launching a hosting company at age 15
• The unexpected link between technology leadership and high-performance racing
We also explore:
• Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
• Identity-based attacks and real-world fraud cases
• AI's impact on compliance, audits, and supply-chain risk
• The rise of agentic workflows, MCP, and automation
• Why traditional SaaS may give way to agent-driven platforms
This episode is packed with insights for CISOs, IT leaders, engineers, and anyone preparing for the future of enterprise AI.
Connect with Ben Wilcox & Proarch:
www.proarch.com
LinkedIn: Ben Wilcox
Sponsored by DarkStack7 – Cybersecurity leadership, vCISO services, incident response, and engineering. www.darkstack7.com
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp94j2q_-F4SwvxgQYI_8Cg
Agentic AI, Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft AI, Enterprise cybersecurity, Data security, AI agents, AI automation, CISO insights, Cloud security, AI in business, AIPosture management, Identity-based attacks, Fraud prevention, MCP (Model Context Protocol), AI workflows
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