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Listen with Alan Armstrong and Sam Foot as we talk about all things Microsoft Azure!
We are both technical consultants working with Azure day in, day out. Alan focuses on Identity and Security automation while Sam is a .NET developer deploying PaaS and SaaS solutions on Azure.
Each episode we have a topic we cover and we highlight some key news that we are interested in. No fluff, sales or products here, just two technical people having a light hearted chat.
We are both technical consultants working with Azure day in, day out. Alan focuses on Identity and Security automation while Sam is a .NET developer deploying PaaS and SaaS solutions on Azure.
Each episode we have a topic we cover and we highlight some key news that we are interested in. No fluff, sales or products here, just two technical people having a light hearted chat.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of database security with Microsoft's Defender for Databases. Join us as we explore how this tool within Microsoft Defender for Cloud can transform your approach to safeguarding your data against cyber threats.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Defender for Databases
Features and Capabilities
Enabling and Configuring Defender for Databases
Responding to Alerts
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:
Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features
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Alan and Sam discuss why it is important to have Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions in place. Alan goes through the general benefits of CSPM, enhancements since its release and dives into Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Topics that are covered are:
What is Cloud Security Posture Management and why it is important
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s approach to CSPM
What is Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
what are the pricing tiers for CSPM
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In this episode, we explore the critical world of API security through the lens of Microsoft Defender for APIs. Join us as we discuss how this tool can safeguard your APIs in increasingly cloud-centric environments.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Defender for APIs
What it is and why it matters in today's cloud landscape.
Who should care about API security?
Key Features of Defender for APIs
Inventory management and visibility.
Security findings and vulnerability assessment.
Real-time threat detection based on OWASP API Top 10.
Integration with other Azure and security tools.
Benefits for Businesses
Enhanced API security posture.
Compliance with regulatory standards.
Mitigating risks in API lifecycle management.
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:
Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features
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In this episode, we wrap up the season, where we explore our favourite episode of the season. We also talk about the what happened in 204, and how the podcast has grown in terms of listenership and engagement.
As we bid farewell to the season, we also reveal our future plans for the next season, which will start on January 2025.
This episode is a great way to end the season and to look forward to the next one. We thank our listeners for their support and feedback, and invite them to stay tuned for more updates and announcements. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season, and promise to return with more amazing content in the new year.
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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
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about the Microsoft Ignite event and the announcements that came out of it. Alan dives into the in-person experience in Chicago. They dive into a couple of the announcements that peaked their interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and updates we covered:
M365 Copilot
Purview
Defender XDR
Azure
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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.
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and updates we covered:
Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features
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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?
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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
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:
Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features
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In this episode, Sam and Alan dive deep into the world of token theft and token replay attacks. They explore what these threats are and discuss effective countermeasures to reduce the risk of token theft and prevent replay attacks. Here’s a breakdown of what they covered:
Understanding Authentication Tokens: What are they and why are they crucial for secure authentication?
Token Theft and Replay Attacks: An overview of how these attacks work and their potential impact on organisations.
Reducing Token Theft Risks: Practical strategies to minimize the chances of tokens being stolen.
Preventing Token Replay: Measures you can implement to block access when stolen tokens are reused.
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This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure VM Image Builder which is a service that simplifies the creation, customisation, and management of virtual machine images in Azure, automating tasks like software installation, configuration, and patching for consistent deployments. Here is what we covered:
What are Virtual Machine images? And how they are used in Azure.
What are the challenges with image creation?
What is Azure VM builder and how does it help?
How much does the service cost?
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This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.
Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:
Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features
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Alan and Sam dive into Microsoft's Security Exposure Management platform. Alan takes us through the various components and the benefits on using this platform. Here are a few things we covered:
What is Microsoft Security Exposure Management?
What components make up the platform?
Who benefits from the platform?
What integrations does the platform have?
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This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Container Storage which is a volume management service built natively for containers, which enables cost-effective performance scaling and simplified management of volumes for stateful container applications.
What are containers and their storage requirements?
Why Azure Container Storage is useful
How do you create storage? What are the configuration options?
How much does the service cost?
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Alan and Sam talk about External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and how Microsoft's Defender EASM helps discover and monitor your digital assets. Here are a few things we covered:
What is External Attack Surface Management?
What is Defender EASM and how can it help identify your risks?
How do you setup Defender EASM?
how much does it cost?
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This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Storage Accounts which provide scalable, secure, and highly available cloud storage for various data types, including blobs, files, queues, and tables. It serves as a foundational service in Microsoft Azure, enabling applications to store and retrieve data efficiently across multiple redundancy options and access tiers, here is what we covered:
What is Azure Storage accounts and why are they useful?
What types of data do they support?
How do you create them? What are the configuration options?
How much do they cost?
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