Kelly Bissell

Kelly Bissell, a seasoned cybersecurity leader from Accenture, Deloitte and Microsoft, shares stories from early internet security to modern AI-powered defense. He discusses pragmatic security that balances risk and usability. He explains using AI/ML and agent workflows for hunting, KYC, and automation. He covers identity-first controls, shifting talent toward data science, and building joyful, effective security teams.

In this engaging discussion, Kelly Bissell, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft with over 30 years in cybersecurity, dives into the evolving landscape of domain impersonation and typosquatting, especially as AI ramps up deception tactics. He illustrates how attackers are leveraging bots and AI for tailored fraud, why Microsoft’s Siamese neural network is a game-changer for real-time detection, and how defenders like Microsoft may finally hold the upper hand. Kelly also shares insights on common warning signs of fraud and how organizations can effectively utilize these protective measures.