Microsoft Events presents a Microsoft Ignite session where Krishnan Jagannathan and Rick Lievano share insights on securing private wireless networks using Azure-based AI security platforms, highlighting operational strategies and real-world results.

Securing Private Wireless: From Design to Deployment

Session Overview

Presented by Krishnan Jagannathan and Rick Lievano at Microsoft Ignite 2025, this session details proven frameworks for securing private wireless (including 5G) networks. The content shares how Azure-based AI platforms and integrated defense strategies have resulted in a significant drop in security incidents, cost savings, and protection for critical telecom infrastructure.

Key Topics Covered

  • Network Security Domains: Introduces network security for telecom, focusing on distributed architectures and the challenges therein.
  • Operational Efficiency & Security: Balancing operational effectiveness with heightened security demands in telco environments.
  • Credential Theft Protection: Examines increasing risks of credential theft and the need for more robust authentication mechanisms across wireless networks.
  • Azure-Based AI Security Platform: Explains how Azure powers advanced AI capabilities to support telecom security operations, from threat detection to automated responses.
  • Incident Response: Highlights the role playbooks and real-world use cases play in effective cyber incident management.
  • Telecom Collaboration & Identity Management: Shares insights on collaborative strategies among providers for better identity management and defense against evolving threats.
  • AI-Powered Threat Hunting: Demonstrates how AI-driven tools use intelligence models, such as the CIA diamond model, to proactively identify and mitigate complex threats.
  • 5G Security Orchestration: Introduces orchestration solutions for securing 5G deployments, including a demo preview.
  • Q&A and Closing Remarks: Wraps up with an open forum addressing audience questions on network security operations and best practices.

Resources & Further Reading

Speakers: Krishnan Jagannathan, Rick Lievano
Event: Microsoft Ignite 2025
Session Code: BRK384

Session Chapters

  1. Introduction to Network Security Domains
  2. Operational Efficiency and Security
  3. Credential Theft and Stronger Authentication
  4. Azure AI Security Operations for Telecom
  5. Response Playbooks and Use Cases
  6. Telecom Provider Collaboration and Identity Management
  7. AI-Driven Threat Hunting
  8. 5G Security Orchestration and Demo
  9. Q&A and Closing Remarks

This session is recommended for telecom security professionals and architects interested in practical Microsoft-based security solutions for modern, distributed wireless networks.