Secure AI Transformation
Governance, technical controls and architecture to adopt AI securely — including emerging agentic systems — and to turn AI into a force multiplier for security operations.
Marcus Burnap
Securing AI adoption · Modernising cyber defence · Building scalable security products & services
I help organisations securely adopt AI, modernise cyber defence, and turn complex technology capabilities into scalable, outcome-based products and services — working at the intersection of CTO strategy, security architecture, product leadership and technical delivery.
- MVP Microsoft MVP
- MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer
- CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Signature Focus
Secure AI Transformation
Helping organisations understand the security implications of AI adoption, establish appropriate governance and technical controls, secure emerging AI and agentic architectures, and use AI itself to transform security operations.
- Understand the security implications of AI adoption
- Establish appropriate governance and technical controls
- Secure emerging AI and agentic architectures
- Use AI to transform security operations
Areas of Expertise
From board-level strategy to detailed technical implementation across the Microsoft security and AI stack.
Cyber Defence Modernisation
Designing and building modern SOC and cyber defence capabilities that are repeatable, measurable and ready to scale across complex enterprise environments.
Sentinel & Defender XDR
Industrialising Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR into standardised, operationalised detection and response delivered consistently across clients and regions.
AI-Driven Security Operations
Embedding Security Copilot and the wider Microsoft AI security stack to augment analysts, accelerate investigation and automate response.
Security Architecture & CTO Advisory
Translating business ambition and emerging risk into executable strategy — defining operating models, architectures, governance and measurable outcomes.
Product & Service Leadership
Turning capabilities into commercially viable products and services that can be standardised, operationalised and delivered at enterprise scale.
Microsoft & AI Security Stack
Deep, hands-on technical expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem — moving fluidly between strategy, architecture and implementation.
- Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Entra
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Defender XDR
- Security Copilot
- Agent 365
- SecDevOps
How I Help
Not simply deploying technology — building the operating models, architectures, services and governance that make transformation sustainable.
- Translate business ambition and emerging risk into executable transformation strategies
- Define operating models, architectures, services and governance for enterprise scale
- Build and lead modern SOC and cyber defence capabilities
- Industrialise Sentinel and XDR into repeatable, measurable capabilities
- Embed SecDevOps principles and integrate AI into security operations
- Deliver measurable, outcome-based results consistently across clients and regions
Latest Insights
Practical guidance from the field on Secure AI Transformation, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR and Security Copilot.
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Explore my latest articles on securing AI adoption, modern cyber defence, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR and Security Copilot. Practical insights, tutorials and industry updates delivered directly from the field.
Open the BlogRecognition & Credentials
Industry thought leadership backed by practical delivery experience.
Microsoft MVP
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional — recognised for technical expertise and contributions to the security community.
Microsoft Certified Trainer
MCT — enabling technology leaders and engineering teams to build modern, secure capabilities with confidence.
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional — deep, credentialed grounding in enterprise security.
Speaking & Community
Regular speaker at security conferences and Microsoft events, and an active mentor within the security community.