Arnav Sharma is a cloud architect, Microsoft MVP, and certified Azure/AWS/GCP expert based in Sydney, sharing real-world cloud, DevOps, and security insights.
24 articles from this blog
Explains ChatGPT Lockdown Mode, a security feature preventing prompt injection attacks by disabling outbound data channels.
Compares Microsoft 365 E3 vs E5 licenses, covering pricing, security, compliance, and mixed licensing strategies for enterprises.
Analysis of active FIFA World Cup 2026 scams, including fake domains, phishing, and malware threats from cybercriminals.
A guide to agentic AI security risks, governance frameworks, and architectural defenses for enterprise networks.
Analysis of cloud container vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks in Kubernetes environments.
Analysis of Microsoft's AI Prompt Defense Stack, including Prompt Shields, Spotlighting, and Defender for Cloud, to protect against prompt injection attacks.
Analysis of three major Australian cyber attacks: DDoS, ransomware, and data breach, with technical details and defensive recommendations.
Compares Microsoft Entra ID, AWS IAM Identity Center, and Google Cloud Identity for cloud IAM, highlighting architectural differences and security implications.
Explains why password resets alone fail in Active Directory environments due to cached hashes, Kerberos tickets, and hybrid sync gaps.
Complete guide to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps CASB configuration, covering licensing, discovery, policies, and OAuth governance.
Explains why traditional database encryption is insufficient in 2026, highlighting new threats and the need for advanced data-in-use protection.
Analysis of the 700% surge in hypervisor-targeted ransomware, focusing on the Akira group and critical infrastructure security gaps.
Summary of January 2026 Microsoft Defender updates, focusing on new AI agents in Security Copilot and enhanced threat hunting capabilities.
Summary of key Azure security updates from January 2026, focusing on Private Link support for Defender for Cloud and multicloud improvements.
Analysis of the 2026 cybersecurity landscape, focusing on AI's dual role in attacks/defense, ransomware evolution, and new defense strategies.
Prompt engineering is evolving from a niche skill to a core capability, similar to spreadsheet proficiency, as AI adoption grows across industries.
Explains the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, its importance due to attacks like Viasat, and why satellites are critical infrastructure.
Analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats for 2026, focusing on AI-powered attacks, software supply chain flaws, and critical vulnerabilities in widely-used software.
A summary of real Terraform ecosystem trends post-IBM acquisition, covering Stacks GA, Terraform Actions, and new search/import features.
Analysis of top cybersecurity career paths for 2026, covering job growth, AI's impact, and realistic entry points into the field.
