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Joel De La Garza
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Joel de la Garza is Microsoft's deputy chief information security officer, responsible for securing AI agents.
3 episodes featuring Joel De La Garza
The a16z Show
Microsoft shifts from banning AI agents to securing them
As AI agents gain access to data, tools, and code, security teams must contain unfamiliar behavior without blocking useful technology.
Aug 21, 2026 · 25 min
The a16z Show
AI Agents Force Cybersecurity to Rethink Detection
As autonomous software changes both the speed and shape of attacks, defenders must secure systems that can interpret instructions, choose tools, and act without predictable behavior.
Aug 18, 2026 · 22 min
The a16z Show
Datadog CISO shifts AI security from panic to practice
Datadog’s experience shows how security teams can govern rapid AI adoption without treating every theoretical failure as an emergency.
Aug 11, 2026 · 23 min