About me

Hi! 👋 My name is Ian Hanley.

I’m a Microsoft Security Architect, author, and founder of Hanley Cloud Solutions, where I help 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.

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⚡To contact me and/or book a consultation, visit Hanley Cloud Solutions.

Cheers,
Ian D. Hanley