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Landing a Microsoft Cybersecurity Role: My Journey and Tips for Aspiring Security Professionals

If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be working in cybersecurity at Microsoft, I probably wouldn’t have believed them. My path wasn’t straightforward or glamorous—it was messy, full of late nights small wins, rejections, and unexpected turns. But every step, from writing code at TCS to triaging bugs at HackerOne, added up and eventually brought me here. This…

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September 29, 2025

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5 Things Developers Should Know Before Breaking Into Security

Hi everyone! I'm Shreya Pohekar Agrawal, currently working as a Security Researcher at Microsoft. But my journey into cybersecurity didn’t start here-- Back in college, I was equally drawn to both development and security—and choosing between the two wasn’t easy. But after some exploration, I realized I didn’t have to pick just one. I chose to begin my journey as a developer…

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June 24, 2025