MS’87; Microsoft Corporate Vice President, CTO Microsoft Security, and Microsoft Israel R&D Center Managing Director

Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, CTO Microsoft Security, and Microsoft Israel R&D Center Managing Director.

Michal is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity in the age of AI. She is passionate about leveraging AI and technology to drive innovation and business growth.

Michal is one of the founders of Microsoft's Cloud+AI Security division. She initiated flagship Microsoft Security products such as Sentinel and Defender for Cloud and drove strategic Cyber acquisitions.

As the CTO of the Security division, Michal is focused on identifying disruptive growth opportunities for Microsoft’s security division, shaping the Security for AI strategy and boosting innovation across the division. Under her leadership, Microsoft’s Israel R&D Center has become a major force in cybersecurity and AI, growing by more than 75%.

Michal has more than 20 years of experience in security, both in startups and corporate settings.

She was recently named by Forbes as one of the most Influential Women Leaders in Israel for the 5th consecutive year.

Michal holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Columbia University, majoring in Artificial Intelligence, and serves on the Advisory Board of Columbia University’s School of Engineering.