Let's Talk Azure!

The hosts dive into the latest Microsoft updates, exploring key enhancements in Entra, Intune, and Defender. They discuss advanced features in Defender XDR and Sentinel, emphasizing improved security capabilities. Azure Automation's new service limits and updates for MySQL bindings in Azure Functions are highlighted. The podcast also covers optimized scanning intervals for cloud connectors and the evolving landscape of cloud security. Exciting future topics are teased, including insights on Defender for APIs.

The hosts reflect on their season highlights and favorite episodes while expressing gratitude to their listeners. They discuss exciting advancements in generative AI and security challenges, emphasizing the necessity of adapting to evolving technology. Insights into community feedback reveal its critical role in shaping new features, particularly for Copilot. The conversation also touches on AI integration into daily life and predictions for 2025, all while anticipating the next season's debut in January 2025.

Alan and Sam discuss the process organisations go through to manage patches. Alan dives into some of the tooling and covers: Why is patch management important and what are some of the issues you can run into what tooling can help with patch management for servers What is Azure update manager What is hotpatch for Windows servers What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, Or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.Read transcript

This week, the hosts dive into the highlights from the Microsoft Ignite event in Chicago. They explore exciting updates like the rebranding of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its innovative AI features. Discussion further reveals enhancements in cloud security and integrated solutions, particularly surrounding Microsoft Defender and Data Loss Prevention. The practicality of the new Windows 365 Thin Client is examined, raising questions about its compatibility for remote work. Exciting advancements in Azure and serverless GPUs for AI workloads are also on the table!

In this episode, we tackle the critical challenges of securing DevOps environments in today’s fast-paced, cloud-centric landscape. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented rate, safeguarding your DevOps pipelines is more essential than ever. Join us as we explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud, a comprehensive solution designed to address security gaps across the entire DevOps lifecycle. We'll discuss best practices, key features, and practical insights on implementing effective DevOps security strategies. Whether you're an IT pro, DevOps engineer, or security enthusiast, this episode will arm you with the knowledge to protect your cloud-native workflows with confidence. What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, Or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.Read transcript

Discover the latest features rolling out in Microsoft's ecosystem, including enhancements to Entra, Intune, and Defender. Delve into security updates, particularly around Active Directory risks and identity management. Get the scoop on exciting upcoming Defender labs and new capabilities in Microsoft Defender and Azure services. The hosts highlight crucial improvements in threat detection and the importance of staying current as changes unfold ahead of the Ignite conference.

This week Alan and Sam discuss OAuth applications and their potential risks. Alan goes into how App Governance can give you the visibility of OAuth app and their usage. Here are a few things we covered: What are OAuth Apps? What are they typically used for? why is it important to monitor them How can App Governance help monitor and protect from OAuth App attacks? What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.Read transcript

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Web Jobs which is a feature of Azure App Service that allows developers to run background tasks, scripts, and long-running processes alongside their web applications, enabling automated workflows and task scheduling in the cloud. Here are a few things we covered: An overview of Azure web jobs and use cases Types of Web Jobs Deployment and Integration Monitoring and Scaling What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.Read transcript

This week features exciting updates on Microsoft Entra, Intune, and Defender, emphasizing enhancements like global search and co-pilot functionalities. Discover the new enterprise tier for Azure Redis Cache, designed to make budgeting easier for organizations. Microsoft Edge also gets a security boost, positioning it as the go-to corporate browser. Plus, find out about the end of support for older TLS versions and the public preview of .NET 9 for Azure Functions. Tune in for insights on the upcoming Ignite event and more!

The discussion dives into the intricacies of token theft and replay attacks, emphasizing the importance of authentication tokens. Learn about practical strategies to mitigate risks and robust preventative measures like multi-factor authentication. The hosts delve into securing sign-in pages and the necessity of dynamic referrer validation. They also explore balancing user experience with security, underlining how organizations can enhance digital asset protection while maintaining usability.