Elisha Angeles Ashook

Elisha Angeles Ashook is a cybersecurity leader specializing in threat-informed defense, cyber resilience, and security operations. As the Capability Lead for Assessments & Exercises at Microsoft, she designs and executes strategic cyber engagements, helping organizations proactively strengthen their security posture against advanced threats.

With expertise in red teaming, threat hunting, and cloud security, Elisha has led high-impact assessments across government, defense, and enterprise environments. She has been instrumental in developing advanced security capabilities, including cloud-based cyber ranges, threat-informed cyber exercises, and tailored security assessments.

Elisha works at the intersection of cyber operations and intelligence, focusing on bridging threat insights with actionable defense strategies to help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. She is also committed to mentorship and workforce development, helping to shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

At the forefront of cyber operations and resilience, she continues to drive innovation in threat-informed defense, security strategy, and collaborative cyber defense.