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Microsoft Copilot for Security Ninja Now operating and at your service I recently completed my Microsoft Copilot for Security Ninja training, now I’m ready for those Security copilot conversations with Partners and customers….. of course this is not true! I am but a mere amateur. I do have the ‘certificate’ but I am no expert…
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