Hi! 👋 My name is Ian Hanley.
I’m a Principal Microsoft Security Architect and author who helps organizations—from startups to Fortune 500s—secure and operationalize Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and Azure.
Over the years, I’ve designed MSSP-ready services, built automation frameworks that reduce alert fatigue and cost, and helped clients modernize their Zero Trust and SecOps strategies through practical, threat-informed defense. If it involves the Microsoft security stack, there’s a good chance I’ve architected, automated, or optimized it.
As the creator of DevSecOpsDad.com, I share real-world lessons from the trenches—bridging the gap between hands-on engineering and strategic cybersecurity leadership.
My book, Ultimate Microsoft XDR for Full Spectrum Cyber Defense, captures that same philosophy: turning complex Microsoft security ecosystems into clear, actionable roadmaps for defenders.
Outside of work, I’m a proud father of two daughters—and I can confidently say that parenthood has taught me more about incident response and risk management than any certification ever could.
⚡ To learn more, follow me on linkedin or twitter.
Cheers,
Ian D. Hanley