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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 18/09/2026

Excited for Unprompted AU today and tomorrow!

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 08/09/2026

WHAT DID THEY DO TO ZELDA'S FACE

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 13/08/2026

Well, this is me signing off from Microsoft. I have worked here for 7.5 years and although I have had weeks to prepare for this, I will confess I am not OK today. But I will be OK (this isn't a cry for help) as I have a lot of good people around me. See you all in the next adventure.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 09/08/2026

I got an email this weekend from a lovely gentleman who wanted to tell me that if you lose connectivity on Teams, it shows a picture of a Shibe! More of these random awesome messages, please.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 29/07/2026

Gray very much into this book, Mina not so much @sherrod.bsky.social @leeholmes.com

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 21/07/2026

I know it is traditional to take a picture of your laptop and badge but as there have been too many of those in the past few weeks so please enjoy one of my dogs in a sprint competition and a few highlights from my time here because it is much cuter for your feed.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 29/06/2026

Timeline cleanser for Monday: at the weekend my dogs took part in a sprint competition. Mina is pure joy chasing a plastic bag on a wire.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 18/06/2026

You can take the girl out of England.... still got to watch the World Cup

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 03/06/2026

I'm a *tiny* bit biased but of course the best thing in the #MSBuild keynote was the MDASH demo! You can re-watch the keynote here: www.youtube.com/live/FFMm454... And the full #MSSecurity Build blog post is here: www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 01/06/2026

Super pumped for Build tomorrow: we have some awesome things to show you! Tune in at 10am PT tomorrow for the keynote from Satya, you can livestream here build.microsoft.com. And for my antipodean crew, it'll be recorded so you can watch when you get up.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 23/05/2026

Today someone called Grayson a "chicken nugget in a jumper". Well, he's old which is why he has a jumper because he gets cold in the winter, also it's a cute charity jumper from Bunnings (Australia's Home Depot). Also, don't diss my dog.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 05/05/2026

My author copies of the second edition of the SC-200 Exam Ref which I wrote with @yuridiogenes turned up this week. Can't believe I wrote the 1st version of this ~5 years ago stuck in lockdown in NZ! If you're using Sentinel and Defender you should read, up to date with the new unified portal etc.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 01/05/2026

Happy Agent 365 GA day to those who celebrate! You might have seen me at AI Tour or RSAC or somewhere talking about how awesome it is, so go forth and use A365 to manage and secure your agents. It was also the wrap up of the FY26 AI Tour this week so we had one last on-stage squad picture.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 26/04/2026

That's an interesting combo, Helsinki.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 22/04/2026

Today I'm in the Microsoft Sydney office which has *the* nicest views over the harbour. Tip: If you're coming to the #MSAITour tomorrow to see Satya's keynote, COME EARLY if you want to be in the room where it happens, there will be queues.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 17/04/2026

Are you in town for #MSAITour Sydney next week? Come to our security pre-day on Wed 22nd April in the beautiful Microsoft Sydney office! Register at aka.ms/digitaltrust...

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 09/04/2026

Melbourne truly is one of the best cities to live in the world.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 01/04/2026

Someone took pics of me doing grown up things at #RSAC last week

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 27/03/2026

Well, that’s a wrap on my first #RSAC since 2019! Great to catch up with old and new friends and and perhaps not so great to be reminded of the sensory overload of the expo hall and unrelenting sessions/events/parties. But 11/10 would still RSAC again. Now, to sleep.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 25/03/2026

Soooo glad I got to see the session with Jen Easterly and Jacinda Ardern today! Ngā mihi maioha for arranging #RSAC.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 23/03/2026

I didn't get any pictures of the Microsoft RSAC pre day (bit busy practicing demos!) but you'll be delighted to know that the Microsoft Security pet sticker machine is back in action and they made me a shibe.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 20/03/2026

And this is why I always travel at least one day early when crossing continents, because getting rescheduled means a delay of 12-24 hours. Sorry @BSidesSF I'm not sure I'm gonna make it :'(

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 18/03/2026

Going through a relationship breakup with my GHDs (trading them in for new ones). So old they have a UK plug on. Don't think I've ever kept something electrical for 20+ years!

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 10/03/2026

Oh hey I'm in Paris! Come and see us at the #MSAITour tomorrow for some A365 security in action! (and other cool stuff, of course)

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday for those that celebrate!

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 17/02/2026

MEXICO! I am sorry I didn't spend much time mingling last week at #MSAITour as I was poorly with altitude sickness but I have recovered and will now eat all the al pastor tacos. And have you seen the coolness that is A365 like in my #MSAITour demo? Security people, get yourself on the A365 train.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 14/02/2026

I asked Copilot to make me some cyber security themed Valentine's:

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 08/02/2026

Jumping on the AI caricature bandwagon. If you're in Sao Paulo or Mexico City for the #MSAITour this week, see you there: please grab me and say hi if you see me! I've never been to Mexico before so any suggestions for things to do or see if I get some spare time are very welcome.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 30/01/2026

Back in the motherland! Some observations: - Victorian train stations are beautiful - Why are Freddos now 50p? - Why are meal deals an extra pound? - This time of year should be cold with short days.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 29/01/2026

Okay folks, who am I seeing tomorrow at NDC London?! I know I'm in the afternoon of the final day of the con, but I promise it will be worth sticking around!

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 26/01/2026

Just Antarctica left to visit as a continent now I have finally made it to Africa! Advice: if you are fortunate enough to travel for work, try and spend a day before/after doing something touristy, especially if you've come a long way.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 22/01/2026

Time for a bit of vulnerability: I'm going to be away from home for 38 days from today and I will miss these two desperately. :/

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 19/01/2026

Is this -85C coffee a thing elsewhere too? I had one today in town.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 12/01/2026

We're running an ANZ timezone friendly Microsoft Secure AI Bootcamp – Security Summer Edition from 13-15 Jan, are you signed up yet?! It might also include a session from yours truly. Register now: msft.it/61104toqbi #SecurityANZ #SecureAIBootcamp

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 08/01/2026

I asked Copilot to draw me a map of my next event stops around the world in the next ~6 weeks and I think it's pretty cute (even if the Atlantic is wrong). Are you going to AI Tour or NDC London? If so, come and say hello and chat security with me, I have some neat AI security stuff to show y'all.

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 18/12/2025

Like the King at 3pm on Christmas Day, I shall share a Xmas message (of security): If you have an account without MFA on it, turn it on. And if you're already using MFA, then upgrade to something phishing resistant: passkeys! (I know I said I was done with socials but then couldn't resist a vid)

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Sarah Young @sarahyo.com · 01/12/2025

Back home from my final work trip of 2025. It’s been a year of extremes: some amazing highs but also tough times so I’m going to sign off from all my professional socials earlier than usual for the Christmas/New Year break to disconnect. Catch you all in 2026!