Let's Talk Azure! S6E17 - Microsoft updates June - new products and features released
Jul 4, 2025
Alan and Sam explore exciting new features from Microsoft, including updates in Microsoft Entra, Intune, and Defender. They discuss the recent Azure changes, highlighting a notable retirement of a feature. The conversation dives into security enhancements, especially the integration of Sentinel into Defender XDR, and AI improvements across platforms. Listeners will also learn about new functionalities in Microsoft 365, such as AI-driven retention policies. The episode wraps up with insights on navigating Azure Local and its relationship with Microsoft 365.
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Exam Scheduling Anecdote
- Sam Foote tried to schedule the SC100 exam but faced low availability and had to travel to Reading last minute.
- They postponed their planned episode on Azure Bastion to focus on exam preparation.
Sentinel Portal Retirement Insight
- Microsoft is retiring the Azure Sentinel portal experience to unify it under the Defender XDR platform.
- This consolidation leverages enhanced machine learning for better correlation and reduces management complexity.
New Defender for Office Features
- Defender for Office added detection for mail bombing attacks that overwhelm mailboxes with legitimate email to hide exfiltration.
- AI-powered submission response explains email submissions to admins, improving threat insight.