Building the Future with Agentic-AI: Deep Dive with Ben Wilcox
From Cyber Security America by Joshua R Nicholson
December 5, 2025 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 46
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Ben Wilcox discusses insights from Microsoft Ignite on agentic AI and its implications for cybersecurity and organizational readiness.
Episode 46: Building the Future with Agentic AI — Deep Dive with Ben Wilcox In this episode of Cybersecurity America , technologist and Proarch leader Ben Wilcox breaks down the biggest insights from Microsoft Ignite , including breakthroughs in agentic AI , emerging security trends, and what organizations must prepare for as AI-driven systems rapidly evolve. Ben reveals: • What's really happening with Microsoft's newest AI technology • How agentic systems are advancing faster than expected • Why data readiness is the foundation of future productivity • How companies should approach security, governance, and infrastructure in the AI era • His early entrepreneurial journey launching a hosting company at age 15 • The unexpected link between technology leadership and high-performance racing We also explore : • Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) • Identity-based attacks and real-world fraud cases • AI's impact on compliance, audits, and supply-chain risk • The rise of agentic workflows, MCP, and automation • Why traditional SaaS may give way to agent-driven platforms This episode is packed with insights for CISOs, IT leaders, engineers, and anyone preparing for the future of…
People in this episode
Host: Joshua R Nicholson
Guest: Ben Wilcox
Topics covered
- agentic AI
- cybersecurity
- data security
- AI-driven systems
- emerging security trends
- technology leadership
Keywords
- agentic AI
- Microsoft Ignite
- data readiness
- security governance
- identity-based attacks
- AI compliance
- DSPM
- automation
Sponsors
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft, Proarch
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