Sarah Young
Once described on Reddit as “technically challenged”, Sarah is a Principal Security Advocate working at Microsoft. She has lived all over the place but currently calls Melbourne home.
Sarah has been working in cyber security since before it was cool, has previously spoken at many security conferences including Black Hat and has co-authored a few Microsoft Press technical books. She is an active supporter of security communities across the globe and a co-host of the Microsoft Azure Security Podcast.
Sarah spends most of her spare time gaming, eating hipster brunches and high teas and spending a disproportionate amount of her income on her dogs.
Session
Modern SOCs are overwhelmed with data but short on insight and talent. This session introduces a cognitive detection framework that transforms traditional detection logic into a reasoning engine powered by SLM/LLM-based AI agents. These agents act like seasoned analysts: linking subtle signals, reconstructing attack timelines, prioritizing and guiding decisions based on business impact and intent. The session outlines the pipeline-from alert enrichment to automated response-orchestrated by specialized agents designed to elevate detection from raw data to operational wisdom. With a demo and real-world KPIs, attendees will walk away with a blueprint for building a smarter, leaner, and more impactful SOC.