CyberCX | Solutions Architect

Susantha Silva is a Senior Solutions Architect with over 18 years of Microsoft security expertise, operating his base in Auckland, New Zealand. He specialises in helping enterprises assess, and strengthen their cloud security posture through Microsoft-native technologies — including Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, and Zero Trust architecture. Susantha brings deep practitioner experience across complex engagements including Azure Landing Zone security assessments, hybrid identity architecture, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access design, and Microsoft Purview data governance and compliance frameworks. His work spans enterprise customers across financial services, government, and commercial sectors, helping organisations reduce risk, meet compliance requirements, and build resilient cloud security foundations. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2010 and a former Microsoft MVP (2010–2016) recognised for his expertise in Cloud and Datacenter Management, Susantha combines real-world consulting depth with a strong commitment to knowledge sharing