RunAs Radio

As Artificial Intelligence enters our organizations, how do we secure them? While at NDC in Sydney, Richard sat down with Sarah Young to discuss the challenges of securing these new technologies. Sarah talks a bit about the fundamentals - in the end, AI technology is just more software and needs all the same authentication and authorization that other apps need. However, there are some unique aspects and potential exploits that you can address through tooling and education. We're all learning these new AI technologies and how to apply them in our organizations - training is essential!LinksAzure OpenAI ServiceSystem Message Framework and Template Recommendations for Large Language ModelsMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft EntraNot with a Bug, But with a StickerRecorded February 14, 2024

How can Microsoft Copilot for Security help you? While at NDC in Sydney, Richard chatted with George Coldham about Microsoft Copilot for Security - combining GPT-4 with information about Microsoft security products and your organization's resources in Azure to provide guidance and insight into making your company more secure. George talks about how it's early days for this copilot - and it's only in preview so far. Bringing together the vast array of security products that Microsoft makes, Microsoft Copilot for Security brings the ability of Large Language Models to summarize data to help you understand where the organization's security vulnerabilities exist and how to address them. You want to get in on this preview!LinksMicrosoft Copilot for SecurityUnified Security Operations PlatformMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Security Portals and Admin CentersMicrosoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft EntraMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft PrivaKusto Query LanguageMicrosoft Defender Threat IntelligenceRecorded February 13, 2024

April Edwards discusses how GitHub can assist sysadmins and organizations with workflow management using GitHub Actions, automating tasks, improving traceability, and enhancing efficiency. The podcast explores the evolution of GitHub beyond coding, onboarding automation, development environment setup with Dev Containers, transitioning to GitHub Actions, secure configurations in Azure, and exploring GitHub Co-pilot in PowerShell development.

Steve Buchanan discusses transitioning from a SysAdmin to a Platform Engineer, focusing on building resilient platforms using tools like Chaos Studio and Kubernetes. The conversation explores the evolution of technologies, automation in deployment processes, and the role of AI in enhancing platform engineering.

Discover the world of large language models with Dr. Jodie Burchell. Learn about different types of machine learning and where LLMs fit in. Understand their capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. Explore the evolution of GPT models and the challenges of scaling and hosting them. Dive into comparisons between GPT3 and GPT4 for language analysis tasks.

Scott Helme discusses the importance of upgrading to TLS 1.3 for better performance, the risks of sticking to TLS 1.1, and the evolution of encryption on the web. The conversation highlights the necessity of transitioning to secure encryption protocols, emphasizing the security enhancements and performance improvements of TLS 1.3. The chapter also explores the challenges faced in legacy environments during the upgrade process and the transition to post-quantum cryptography for enhanced data security.

Martina Grom discusses the challenges of managing M365 Copilot, data estate preparation, and the potential of Microsoft Graph. The conversation delves into governance, AI sign language recognition, AI governance challenges, data privacy in CoPilot architecture, the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference, and leveraging GitHub Co-Pilot for data governance and development.

Learn about the future of Windows Server with Jeff Woolsey as he discusses customer feedback, cloud hybrid capabilities, and Active Directory enhancements. Dive into hot patching in Windows Server 2022, Xbox services, and advancements in data analytics with Microsoft Fabric. Explore the upcoming features and scalability improvements in Windows Server vNext.

Learn how metadata in SharePoint can improve search efficiency and data visibility, even if you're using Teams. Explore tools like M365 Copilot for managing surprises and protecting sensitive data. Emily Mancini shares insights on building metadata, setting clear goals, and structuring data in SharePoint for organizational success.

Brendan Burns discusses challenges of building apps with Kubernetes and how tools like Radius and Dapr address them. They talk about Azure Arc, preferred orchestration engines, managing cloud-native applications, and using consistent metrics and naming conventions for shared dashboards.