In this week’s episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance ofInsights', the hosts discuss various recent developments in the Microsoft Cloud, including the new Copilot Studio features. The conversation also touches on security vulnerabilities and the implications of the CVE program. The hosts share insights on navigating technology changes and the importance of data privacy.

They explore the significance of Student Security OperationsCentres (SOCS) in bridging the skills gap in cybersecurity education. The discussion also delves into the rise of agentic AI in cybersecurity, highlighting its potential to enhance security measures and the implications of AI in the context of popular culture, particularly referencing the Matrix.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Cloudy with a Chance of Insights

07:20 Navigating Microsoft Support Challenges

13:04 Exploring Copilot Studio's New Features

17:29 CVE Program and Government Funding Drama

22:23 The Importance of Student Security Operations Centres

26:57 Bridging the Skills Gap in Cybersecurity Education

30:53 The Rise of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity

38:53 Reflections on AI and the Matrix

LINKS

Microsoft Customer Digital Experiences

https://cdx.transform.microsoft.com/

The Microsoft 365 Developer Program

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program

Announcing new computer use in Microsoft Copilot Studiofor UI automation

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/copilot-studio/announcing-computer-use-microsoft-copilot-studio-ui-automation/

Introducing r1, a pocket companion that moves AI fromwords to action

https://www.rabbit.tech/newsroom/introducing-r1

Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 to the ReleasePreview Channel

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/04/10/releasing-windows-11-build-26100-3902-to-the-release-preview-channel/

Uncle Sam kills funding for CVE program. Yes, that CVEprogram

https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/16/homeland_security_funding_for_cve/

Student SOCs turn college experience into careerreadiness

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/blog/2025/04/student-socs-turn-college-experience-into-career-readiness/?msockid=2db0be1eba176e053806ab29bbf76ff3

Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents andnew protections for AI

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/24/microsoft-unveils-microsoft-security-copilot-agents-and-new-protections-for-ai/

Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (DualDegree) BSc (Hons)

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-counter-terrorism-intelligence-cybercrime-dual-degree