ONLINE|Rio de Janeiro / São Paulo, Brazil

Hello, I'm

Caio Freitas

Cybersecurity Architect — Microsoft Security

SOC Modernization • Microsoft Sentinel • Autonomous SOC • AI Security

Helping organizations modernize Security Operations through Microsoft Sentinel, Security Copilot, automation, and Cyber Resilience strategies.

About Me

// Security Architecture & SOC Operations

I'm a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and Cybersecurity Architect with 10+ years of experience in technology, specializing in SOC modernization, SIEM/SOAR, and AI-powered security.

I lead end-to-end Microsoft Security engagements for large enterprise and public-sector customers in Brazil — including national institutions such as CNJ, MJSP, STJ, TJRJ, SEFAZ RS, METRO-SP, Petrobras (Transpetro), Sabesp and MPRJ.

My work focuses on SOC Assessments, SIEM/SOAR transformation, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Security Copilot, and Cyber Resilience — connecting architecture, detection, automation, and operational evolution.

I was honored as an FY25 CSU Pace Setter, joining ~75 Cloud Solution Architects from 25+ countries at the global summit in Seattle — an experience that shapes how I bring global best practices back to Brazilian customers.

10+
Years in Tech
15+
Enterprise Clients
75
CSAs Worldwide (Pace Setter)
25+
Countries Represented

// Strategy, engineering, and operational evolution

SOC Transformation

I lead Security Operations transformation journeys that connect strategy, platform, and operations to reduce manual effort, expand detection coverage, and accelerate incident response.

01

SOC Modernization

Assessment of current operations and a pragmatic roadmap to improve maturity, visibility, and efficiency.

  • SOC Assessment & Maturity Evolution
  • Security Operations Optimization
  • Transformation Roadmap
  • SOC KPIs & Operating Model
02

Microsoft Sentinel

Sentinel migration, adoption, and optimization spanning data strategy through analytics content validation.

  • SIEM Migration & Content Inventory
  • Data Connector Strategy & ASIM
  • Detection Engineering & Hunting
  • MITRE ATT&CK Coverage
03

SOAR & Automation

Secure automation of repetitive processes to reduce MTTR, false positives, and operational variability.

  • Automation Rules & Playbooks
  • Logic Apps & API Integrations
  • Defender XDR Automation
  • Incident Response Orchestration
04

Autonomous SOC

AI adoption strategies supporting triage, investigation, detection engineering, and response.

  • Security Copilot
  • AI-Assisted Triage & Investigation
  • Agentic Security Operations
  • GenAI Governance for SOC
Outcome

More resilient and measurable SOCs, prepared to operate at scale with automation and artificial intelligence.

Expertise

// Tech Radar — Hover to explore

Security Operations

Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Defender XDR
Security Copilot
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Threat Intelligence
Incident Response

Experience

// Incident Timeline — Security Operations Log

CRITICALPresent|Brazil — Public Sector & Enterprise

Cloud Solution Architect — Security

Microsoft

  • Led Cyber Resilience strategy consolidating security efforts for multiple public-sector customers (CNJ, MJSP, STJ, TJRJ, SEFAZ RS, Petrobras/Transpetro)
  • 5x increase in Microsoft Sentinel adoption at CNJ; activation of Security Copilot and Defender Experts for XDR
  • Led SOC assessments, health checks, modernization roadmaps, and SIEM migration programs
  • Authored SOA Sentinel reports that became reference models across the region
  • Recognized as FY25 CSU Pace Setter (Seattle summit)
HIGHLeadership Track|Brazil

Cloud Solution Architect — CSA Líder

Microsoft

  • Technical leadership across multiple Security CSAs
  • Executive communication with C-level stakeholders
  • Workshops, VBDs, and strategic roadmap delivery
  • Cross-team collaboration with LATAM and Global teams
MEDIUM10+ years|Brazil

Previous Roles

Enterprise IT & Security

  • Infrastructure and network security management
  • Cloud migration and modernization projects
  • ITIL-based service management
  • Multi-vendor environment administration (Microsoft, Cisco, Red Hat, AWS)

Featured Projects

// Transformation and innovation programs

Microsoft Sentinel Migration Program

ACTIVE

Migration from legacy SIEM platforms to Microsoft Sentinel, covering discovery, connector strategy, ASIM normalization, analytics content, and operational automation.

SentinelSIEM MigrationASIMKQL
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SOC Next Generation

ACTIVE

Security Operations evolution with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, UEBA, SOAR, and Security Copilot, guided by maturity and operational outcomes.

SOC ModernizationDefender XDRUEBASOAR
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Autonomous SOC Initiative

IN DEV

Frameworks and agents for responsible AI adoption across triage, investigation, detection engineering, and incident response.

Security CopilotAgentic AIMCPAutomation
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Cyber Resilience & Detection Strategy

ACTIVE

Assessments and roadmaps connecting security posture, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, operational resilience, and executive prioritization.

Cyber ResilienceMITRE ATT&CKESASAF
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Certifications

// Achievements Unlocked

FY25 CSU Pace Setter

Microsoft2025

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS2021

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft2020

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft2021

Cisco CCNAX 3.0

Cisco2019

Red Hat System Administration I

Red Hat2018

ITIL Foundation v3

AXELOS2017

Scrum Foundation Professional (SFPC)

CertiProf2020

Cisco Meraki CMNO

Cisco2019

Contact

// Establish Connection

Let's connect and discuss how I can help with your security challenges.