Justin Turner

Justin Turner is a Principal GM at Microsoft Security with over 20 years of experience, leading teams in threat hunting and cloud security. His career began as a US Army signal officer and includes leadership roles at Secureworks and The MITRE Corporation. He holds a GIAC Security Leadership certification. People who have worked with him describe him as humble, resilient, and exceptionally intelligent.

Outside of his executive role, Justin is a US Army veteran who served internationally in places like Iraq and Kuwait. He is passionate about fostering the next generation of cybersecurity talent, emphasizing that curiosity is more valuable than credentials. He actively uses his network to support fellow veterans and help professionals find new opportunities in the security field.

Unique fact: Justin humorously notes that he “backed into security” and, in his early Army days, probably made all the mistakes that created the cybersecurity industry.