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The Azure Security PodcastEpisode 122: Microsoft Ignite 2025 Wrap-upIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark discuss security-related topics from the recent Microsoft Ignite 2025 event. Lots of AI-related security topics, including using AI for security and defending AI systems. Bitlocker, Windows and so much more!This is the last episode of 2025! It was a blast, and thanks for listening! We hope you find this material useful! https://aka.ms/azsecpod@AzureSecPod See you in 2026!
2025-12-1532 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 121: New Open Group Security Standards DocumentationIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with co-host Mark Simos about new security standards documentation from the Open Group. It's a long episode but worth it!We also discuss Azure Security news about Private Endpoints, Azure Front Door, Azure WAF CAPTCHA, Azure Sphere, Private Link Service Direct Connect, Azure Integrated HSM, Azure Firewall pre-scaling and observed capacity metric, and Microsoft Ignite.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-11-2147 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 120: The Zero Trust Workshop (and so much more!)In this episode Michael talks with guest Merill Fernando about the Zero Trust Workshop, but we also spend time talking about all things identity! Merill's final thought is pure gold, too!The only bit of news is about Azure SQL DB and how TDE key management during restore,
2025-10-2958 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 119: Pedantic Security Wording and TaxonomiesIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk with guest Ryen Macababbad, Principal Security Program Manager at Microsoft about her current work on standardizing security terminology and taxonomy across Microsoft. Also, how getting terminology right is important to security, especially for those with neurodiverse conditions, such as autism.We also discuss Azure Security news about the Microsoft AI tour Sarah is doing, Cosmos DB, and Michael goes on a rant about TLS certificate checking. https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-10-0940 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 118 - Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Computing with Mark RussinovichIn this episode Michael and Mark talk with guest Mark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Deputy CISO and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Azure about quantum cryptography and quantum computing and its implications for security and the future. NOTE: There's a portion where Mark and Michael talk about a quote made by Richard Feynman about understanding technical topics, but this is actually attributed to Albert Einstein. However, there is no definitive record of Einstein writing or saying this exact phrase in his published works or speeches.We decided to not cover any Azure Security news in this episode.
2025-09-1933 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 117: Cloud Gaming SecurityIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk to Russ Rogers from the Xbox team about gaming security in general and Xbox specifically. This is the first time we have covered the topic! There is also so much news, we really list all the announcements here! It's about 9 mins of security news! https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-08-2943 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 116: Microsoft Sentinel Data LakeIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Mark Kendrick about Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake. We also cover news about The Open Group - Roles and Glossary standards, Security Adoption Module 5 - Data Security, Microsoft Azure Cloud HSM, WAF and Containers, PostgreSQL and PowerBI, Azure Managed Lustre, and more. Also, Sarah mentions some Developer Security YouTube videos coming out from MS Build!https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-07-3140 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 115: Security in Model Context Protocol (MCP)In this episode, Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Den Delimarksy about the current posture of Model Context Protocol. Den serves on the committee that oversees MCP. We also cover the latest security news about Azure Firewall, OpenTelemetry, Azure Front Door, Azure Database for PostgreSQL and Azure Kubernetes Service.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-07-1051 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 114: SQL Server 2025 Security ImprovementsIn this episode, Michael talks to Pieter Vanhove and Pratim Dasgupta about the new security changes in SQL Server 2025. The news includes updates on MCP, Private Link and Microsoft Build 2025 security sessions presented by Michael and Sarah.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-06-0925 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 113: Microsoft Red TeamIn this episode, Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk to Craig Nelson, VP of the Microsoft Red Team about how the Red Team works to help secure Microsoft and its customers.In life, there are things you know you know, things you know you don't know, and finally, things you don't know you don't know. This episode is full of the latter.We also cover security news about LLMs and MCP, TLS 1.1 and 1.0 deprecation, Private End Point Improvements, Containers and more.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-05-1635 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 112: Security Copilot AgentsIn this episode Michael talks with guest Ran Munsch, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft about Security Copilot and Security Copilot Agents. We also discuss Azure Security news about System.Data.SqlClient, April 2025 Secue Future Initiative progress report, Azure Database for PosrgreSQL, Azure DevTest Labs, VNets, Front Door WAF CAPTCHA, API management and more.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-05-1329 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 111: Securing Agentic AIIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guest Amanda Minnich about securing agentic AI systems, the security challenges they face, and how to secure them.We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure File Sync, Docker support in Azure and a new series of Secure Future Initiative videos with appearances from Michael, Sarah, and various guests.
2025-04-1723 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 110: Securing GenAI Applications with Entra (3 of 4): Monitoring and MoreIn this episode Michael and Gladys talk to Sharon Chahal who is a Principal Program Manager in the Identity team at Microsoft about monitoring and auditing when building GenAI applications. We also cover other related topics.Michael and Gladys cover the latest security news about API Security Posture Management, Azure Key Vault in China, Azure Data Studio retirement, new least privilege permissions in Graph and more.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-04-0140 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 109: Securing GenAI Applications with Entra (2 of 4) - OverpermissioningIn this episode, Michael, Gladys and Mark talk to guest Bailey Bercik about the problem of overpermissioning and how to use Microsoft Entra Permissions Management to identify and manage over-permissioned identities in multi-cloud environments to reduce security risks, especially for AI apps.We also cover the latest security news about AI red teaming, Azure SQL DB logging, Azure Confidential Ledger, Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-02-1937 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 108: Securing GenAI Applications with EntraIn this episode Michael, Gladys, Mark and Sarah talk to guest Diana Vicezar from the Microsoft Entra team about security Generative AI applications. Note, this is a short, simple intro episode to introduce three follow-on episodes. We also cover security news about TLS 1.3 and Azure Event Grid, big updates to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Database for MySQL, SQL Managed Instance and Confidential Ledger.
2025-01-2022 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 107: Secure by default and Copilot Overshare BlueprintsHappy New Year!In this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Maxime Bombardier and Emily Blundo about the Secure by default and Copilot overshare blueprints. We also cover news about Always Encrypted Assessment in SQL Server Management Studio, MVP Summit, mapping Entra to the Open Group standard for Adaptive Access, and various CISO Workshop topics!https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2025-01-0637 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 106: Microsoft Ignite Security Wrap-upIn this episode, Michael, Mark, and Sarah go over what they found interesting from Microsoft Ignite. Mark has a discount code for his Zero Trust Book, too.https://aka.ms/aszecpod
2024-12-1044 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 105: Azure and Entra ID Security ToolsIn this episode, Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk to Merrill Fernando about a set of open source tools he and his team have developed to help people understand their Azure and Entra ID security postures. We also cover news about Fabric, TLS 1.o and 1,1 retirement, Microsoft Ignite, FIDO2, Confidential Containers and Red Hat OpenShift and various Zero Trust news.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2024-11-2237 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 104: The Post Bluehat Wrap-upIn this episode, Michael talks to Nic Fillingham about the recent Microsoft Bluehat Security conference held at the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA. We also discuss how to tell the NZ and Australian accents apart. This alone is worth listening too :)This is a follow-on from episode 103 when we talked about what was coming up for Bluehat.No news, as this is a special, smaller episode. It's also the least edited; other than some ums and ers getting removed and a small retake, the result is as was recorded. Let us know what you think, this feels a little more...
2024-11-0837 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 103: Security Conferences and BluehatIn this episode we speak to Nic Fillingham who is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft about security conferences and mainly about the Microsoft Bluehat conference he runs. We also discuss security about PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, IP address management, containers and AI Studio. https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2024-10-1748 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 102: Entra ID Purple-teaming with Dr Azure ADIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk to Nestori Syynimaa about Entra ID security and his purple-team tool, AADInternals. We also cover the latest security news about Secure Future Initiative (SFI), MFA for Azure Portal, Playright, WordPress, NSG, Bastion, Azure Functions, MS Ignite, App Service, Defender for Cloud, Containers, Azure Monitor, AKS, Trustworthy AI and Azure AI Content Safety.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2024-10-0736 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 101: The GHOST Threat Hunting TeamIn this episode Michael, Mark and Sarah talk to Matt Zorich and Waymon Ho of the Microsoft GHOST team. We discuss the role GHOST plays in protecting both Microsoft and our customers from nation-state threat actors. We also cover the latest security news about Event Grid, NetApp Files, Chaos Studio and AKS. https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2024-09-2122 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 100: Our stories so farIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk about our careers so far, explain some funny stories and our wishes for a more secure future. Our storiesMark at the startSarah 4m 5sGladys 6m 50sMichael 12m 22sFunny StoriesMark 19m 31sSarah 20m 33sGladys 22m 46sMichael 24m 39sCareer AdviceMark 26m 58sSarah 29m 18sGladys 31m 48sMichael 34m 40sFutureMark 36m 27sSarah 38m 33sGladys 40m 34sMichael 42m 24sBehind the ScenesMark 43m 36s
2024-08-2948 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 99: Securing Copilot AI Data and PurviewIn this (late) episode, we chat to Andrew McMurray, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft about securing Copilot data as well as how Purview can play a role in doing so. We also cover news about MFA access to the Azure Portal (Important), PostgreSQL, Entra ID and Windows authn metadata, Backup Vaults, Conditional Access Policy, ADFS, and Azure Container Apps.
2024-08-1637 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 98: Secure Future Initiative and Rust at MicrosoftIn this episode Michael and Gladys talk with guest Dave Weston about Secure Future Initiative and the growing use of the Rust programming language at Microsoft.On the topic of Rust, Michael and Dave nerd out, and we make no apologies!https://aka.ms/azsecpod
2024-06-2137 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 97: Securing AIIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guest Richard Diver about securing solutions that use AI and LLMs. Richard also talks about his new book on AI Security, and Michael and Richard talk about what it takes to write a book. We also discuss Azure Security news about Chaos Studio, API Management, Azure Bastion, Front Door, AKS and Copilot for Security and lots more!Also note, we have changed the URL for the show notes web site, so please use this from now on: https://aka.ms/azsecpod.
2024-06-0639 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 96: Cloud Native Applications Protection Platform (CNAPP)In this episode Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk with guest (and good friend of the podcast) Yuri Diogenes about CNAPP - Cloud Native Application Protection Platform and announce the release of a CNAPP e-book.
2024-05-0321 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 95: Threat IntelligenceIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk with guest Sherrod DeGrippo, Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy at Microsoft about the current state of Threat Intelligence. We also discuss Azure Security news about Tampa BSides, Virtual Networks, Azure Database for MySQL and PostgreSQL, and SQL Server on Linux.The Microsoft Azure Security Podcast (azsecuritypodcast.net)
2024-04-2531 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 94: Copilot for SecurityIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk with guest Ryan Munsch about the newly released Copilot for Security. We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure SQL DB, SSMS 20, Change Actor, Copilot for Azure SQL DB, Azure Container Apps, AI Prompt Shields, AI Groundedness Detection and BlueHat India and Israel.New tab (azsecuritypodcast.net)
2024-04-0135 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 93: Continuous Security Development LifecycleIn this episode Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk with guests Tony Rice and David Ornstein about insights into the Continuous SDL (Security Development Lifecycle).We also discussed Azure Security news about Azure Key Vault, Cloud PKI, OAuth2, updated SQL Server password verifiers, Memory Safety and Azure SQL DB.The Microsoft Azure Security Podcast (azsecuritypodcast.net)
2024-03-2539 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 92: Global Azure is soon, sign up and give a security presentation!In this episode Michael and Sarah talk to Martin Abbott about the Global Azure event that starts soon, https://globalazure.net/. We talk about how to successfully fill out a Call for Papers (CFP) so YOU can present to a global audience about security topics that interest you. We also cover security news SQL Always Encrypted, SymCrypt and Rust, SQL Security Fundamentals, and free Security 101 material.
2024-03-1542 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 91: Azure Chaos StudioIn this episode, Michael talks with Rigel Carlson from the Chaos Studio development team about Chaos Studio through a security lens. Michael also discusses news about Midnight Blizzard and \has some advice about using Azure's DefaultAzureCredential()The Microsoft Azure Security Podcast (azsecuritypodcast.net)
2024-02-1332 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 90: AI Red TeamingThis is a MUST LISTEN episode for anyone involved in products using AI, or for people who want to learn some of the latest attacks against large language models. Make sure you peruse the exhaustive list of AI security links at The Microsoft Azure Security Podcast (azsecuritypodcast.net), We cover news about Azure SQL DB, Trusted VMs, NetApp Files, Azure Load Testing and Front Door. Mark covers further details about Zero Trust and the CISO Workshop.
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The Azure Security PodcastEpisode 89: We Look Back on 2023In this episode we look back at what stood out for each of us and what we go up to. We also cover something not security-related, but of interest to all your geeks out there - EQ vs IQ. So make sure you stay until the end!
2023-12-1840 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 88: Securing SQL Databases though the eyes of an attackerIn this episode Michael talks with colleagues in the Azure Data Platform Security Team, Sharath Unni and Raul Garcia about securing Azure SQL DB, SQL MI and SQL Server through the eyes of an attacker.
2023-12-0145 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 87: Advances in Always Encrypted and Transparent Data EncryptionIn this episode, Michael talks with his colleagues Pieter Vanhove and Mirek Sztajno about updates to Always Encrypted and Transparent Data Encryption in SQL Server and Azure SQL DB.
2023-11-1521 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 86: Zero Trust Playbook Series Zero Trust Overview and Playbook IntroductionIn this episode Michael talks with guest Nikhil Kumar and our own Mark Simos about a new book they have co-authored named "Zero Trust Playbook Series Zero Trust Overview and Playbook Introduction: Actionable Guidance for Business, Security, and Technology Leaders and Practitioners."
2023-10-3134 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 85: Security Bug BountiesIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guest Madeline Eckert about Security Bug Bounties.We also discuss Azure Security news about SQL Server 2022, Azure certificate changes, TLS 1.0 and 1.1 deprecation, GitHub security scanning, Ransomeware defenses, Zero Trust and more.; and by 'more' we mean lock-picking!
2023-10-1224 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 84: Attack SimulationIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys, and Mark talk with guest Roberto Rodriguez about attack simulation, Cloud Katana, and AI.We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure SQL DB, Azure Key Vault, Cosmos DB, Trusted Launch VMs, Azure Artifacts, Zero Trust, Windows and TLS and Entra ID.
2023-09-2244 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 83: PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CybersecurityIn this episode Michael and Sarah with guest Miriam Wiesner about her new book, "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for Cybersecurity" which comes out soon. We also discussed Azure Security news about: Azure SQL DB Always Encrypted improvements, Azure SQL Managed Instance, App Gateway for Containers and Bring your own Key for AKS Ephemeral Disks.
2023-08-1436 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 82: Modern Security StrategyThis week Michael and Mark talk to Microsoft Security MVP Truls Dahlsveen about his thoughts on Modern Security Strategy. It's a fascinating and practical discussion!We also cover security news about Application Gateway TLS policy, Defender for IoT and some new documentation from the OpenGroup about Zero Trust Commandments.
2023-08-0835 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 81: Audit logging in Azure SQL DatabaseIn this special episode Michael talks to his colleague Sravani Saluru about how to configure, monitor and manage audit logging in Azure SQL Database. She also shares some inside hints and tips!
2023-07-2826 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 80: Microsoft Incident ResponseIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guest Matt Zorich from the Microsoft Incident Response team. We also cover the latest Azure security news about Azure's Web Application Firewall and Azure Monitor RBAC.
2023-07-1433 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 79: Threat Intelligence with MSTICPyIn this episode, Michael and Sarah talk to Thomas Roccia about Threat Intelligence with MSTICPy. We also cover security news about Azure Files SMB, App Gateway, Event Hubs and Linux Containers.
2023-06-1328 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 78: Entra Permissions Management updatesIn this episode Michael and Gladys talk with guests Marcelo di lorio and Neil Walker about all the latest news in Entra Permissions Management.We also cover the latest Azure security news about Microsoft Build, Confidential Computing, Key Vault, SQL MI, and Azure Content Safety and more.
2023-06-0232 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 77: Securing Infrastructure as Code (IaC)This week, Michael, Mark and Gladys talk to Anthony Shaw about some of the best practices and tooling for securing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. Sarah is away in Singapore, presenting at BlackHat.We also cover security news about DDoS, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Defender for APIs, Load Balancer, Zero Trust and discovering Internet-facing devices.
2023-05-1940 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 76: Microsoft Security Research InsightsIn this episode Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk with guest Negar Shabab. We also discuss Azure Security news about new Confidential Computing VMs, SQL Server, T-SQL Parsing, Auditing in Azure SQL DB, Sentinel and more.
2023-05-0326 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 75: What's new in Microsoft Defender for CloudIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys, and Mark talk with a good friend of the Podcast, Yuri Diogenes, about the latest Microsoft Defender for Cloud news.We also discuss Azure Security news about Trusted VM Launch, Chaos Studio, Azure SQL DB, DDoS protection, Confidential Containers, Firewall and more.
2023-04-1436 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 74: What's New in Azure PolicyMichael and Mark talk to Kemley Nieva from the Azure Governance team about some of the recent updates and improvements to Azure Policy. We also cover the latest Azure security news covering Microsoft Security Copilot, Azure Functions, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Backup, Ephemeral OS disks, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure SQL Database, Azure Monitor, API Management, Azure Maps and Storage.
2023-04-0735 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 73: Microsoft Defender for Cloud as CodeIn this episode Michael and Gladys talk with guests Sean Wesonga and Bojan Magusic about using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. We also discuss Azure Security news about new Azure SQL Database migration abilities for authentication and Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
2023-03-2327 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 72: What's top of mind for the hosts and career advice!In this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark interview each other! The Podcast is almost three years old, and things have changed for each of us, so we thought we'd re-introduce ourselves, reflect, give career advice, and talk about what's top of mind for each of us!We also discuss Azure Security news about SQL Server and Azure SQL DB, MFA and AAD, AAD and IPv6, new SC-100 study guide and more.
2023-03-081h 01The Azure Security PodcastEpisode 71: Azure SQL Database and Always Encrypted using Virtualization-Based Security EnclavesIn this special episode, Michael sits down with Pieter Vanhove about a new addition to the SQL Server 'Always Encrypted' family. The new addition, Virtualization-Based Security Enclaves (VBS), is now in Preview and allows for more scalability and lower cost when using secure enclaves compared to the current SGX-based enclaves.
2023-02-1528 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 70: Microsoft PurviewIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guests Beau Faull and Lou Mercuri about some new features and updated naming in Microsoft Purview. Beau and Lou are also co-hosts of the Coast2Coast Podcast on YouTube.We also discuss Azure Security news about Trusted Boot VMs, Sentinel and Defender for Cloud.
2023-02-1434 minThe Azure Security PodcastEpisode 69: Secured Supply Chain and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)In this episode, Michael and Mark talk to Adrian Diglio about Software Bill of Materials and its role in helping secure the software supply chain.We also have news items about SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL and Application Secure Groups and Private Endpoints. Mark goes over MCRA, Immutable Laws of Cybersecurity and Security Architecture Design.
2023-02-0227 minThe Azure Security PodcastSQL Server 2022Michael sits down with Ajay Jagannathan who is the Principal Group PM Manager for SQL Server. Michael also covers a couple of SQL Server related news items.
2022-12-0833 minThe Azure Security PodcastPrivileged AccessMichael and Sarah talk to Bronwyn Mercer from Microsoft Australia about Privileged Access as well as some ideas and processes to help you succeed. Also, the latest security news about Managed HSM, Defender for DevOps, TLS and ARM, SQL Server 2022, Application Gateway.Finally, 'Designing and Developing Secure Azure Solutions' is now available. https://azsec.tech/get
2022-11-2432 minThe Azure Security PodcastWorkload IdentitiesIn this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk with guest Joey Snow about Workload Identities in Azure. We also chat about least privilege and privileged accounts in general. Finally, the latest Azure Security news about: Azure Front Door, Log Analytics, Web Application Firewall and AKS SSH keys.
2022-11-1132 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Defender for Threat IntelligenceEDIT: Nov 11th, there was an error at around 27m; Gladys and Rijuta were talking over each other. In this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk with guests Rijuta Kapoor and Brandon about Microsoft Defender for Threat Intelligence. We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure Service Bus and TLS, PostgreSQL, VMs, SQL Server and Confidential VMs, Azure SQL DB, Workload Identities, Microsoft Entra and other security news from Ignite.
2022-11-0438 minThe Azure Security PodcastThe SQL Server Permission Model ExplainedIn this special, out of band episode, Michael talks to Andreas Wolter about the SQL Server and Azure SQL Database permission model. To many, the model is a mystery, but Andreas explains how it works as Michael poses security challenges.
2022-10-1546 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Entra Permissions ManagementIn this episode we talk to Nick Wryter about Microsoft Entra Permissions Management. We also cover the latest security news about Azure Firewall, Azure Database for MySQL, NetApp files, ADLS Gen2, AKS, Conditional Access and Identity Federation.
2022-10-0735 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint Tamper ProtectionIn this episode, Josh Bregman discusses a critically important feature in MDE - Tamper Protection which helps prevent unwanted changes to your security and essential functions.We also cover the latest security news about Synapse SQL, Service Bus, Storage, Redis, Azure SQL, MySQL, AKS, Managed Disks and Microsoft Defender.
2022-09-2829 minThe Azure Security PodcastSecuring Operational Technology (OT)In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Stephens about practices and philosophies for protecting OT. We also cover news about SQL MI, Private Endpoints, Load Testing, TLS 1.3, AKS and Confidential VMs and Azur Firewall.Also, this is the first episode to use the phrase "things that are not supposed to blow up!"
2022-08-2734 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Defender for Cloud - AWS and GCPIn this episode, we talk to Safeena about Begun about Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor multi-cloud environments including Azure, on-prem, AWS and GCP. We also talk about changes coming to Azure's root CA certificates, Microsoft Entra and more.
2022-08-2445 minThe Azure Security PodcastChief Information Security Officer (CISO) WorkshopIn this episode Michael and Sarah talk to Mark about the newly version of the CISO Workshop. We also have news about Confidential Ledger, Gateway Load Balancer (new!), Azure Database for MySQL and Trust Launch.
2022-08-0937 minThe Azure Security PodcastInnovations in Azure Confidential ComputingIn this episode, Michael talks to Run Cai and Vikas Bhatia about some of the latest Confidential Computing services available on Azure including new Confidential VMs from AMD.
2022-07-2229 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Sentinel Content HubIn this episode, Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Roey Ben Chaim about Microsoft Sentinel Content Hub. We also cover the latest security news about Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra Permissions Manager, MSTICPy, Purview DLP, Azure Monitor, Backup and App Insights.
2022-07-1222 minThe Azure Security PodcastAdvanced Threat Hunting with Microsoft 365 DefenderMichael sits down with Michael Melone to discuss hunting for adversaries using Microsoft 365 Defender's Advanced hunting capabilities.Azure security news this week includes Azure Advisor for MySQL, using custom CAs with AKS, App Gateway Private Link, continuous backup in Cosmos DB, and API Management CSP and CORS support.
2022-07-0821 minThe Azure Security PodcastPractical Zero TrustMichael and Sara talk to Matt Soseman about his take on practical Zero Trust and Michael goes on a rant about Zero Trust's Assume Breach pillar. We also cover Azure news about Azure SQL DB, Container Apps, Bastion, Sentinel and Microsoft Entra.
2022-06-2842 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure SQL Managed Instance Windows AuthenticationIn this episode Michael talks to Sravani Saluru who is a Senior Program Manager in the Azure Data Platform, about Azure SQL Managed Instance and Windows authentication support which is in preview. We talk about where SQL MI fits in the SQL family, as well as how to configure SQL MI so your one-prem client can access SQL MI in Azure seamlessly.
2022-06-1427 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure SQL Database LedgerIn this special episode Sarah and Michael talk to Pieter Vanhove about Azure SQL Database Ledger.Ledger is a new feature built into Azure SQL DB and SQL Server 2022. that helps protect data from tampering from attackers or high-privileged users, including database administrators (DBAs), system administrators, and cloud administrators.
2022-05-2424 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Defender for ContainersIn this episode we talk to Shay Amar about Microsoft Defender for Containers, we go into the weeds in places! Also, Azure security news about Confidential Compute VMs, Azure Arc, Sentinel and Ransomware. Michael and Sarah also discuss their experiences with the AZ-500 exam refresh.
2022-05-1843 minThe Azure Security PodcastUpdates to CosmosDB SecurityIn this episode we speak to Thomas Weiss from the Azure Data team about new security capabilities in CosmosDB, specifically Always Encrypted and data-plane RBAC. We also have security news about Confidential Compute, Azure Data Explorer, Load Balancer, DNS Reservations, ZLoader malware, Azure Monitor, MSTICPy and NIST SP 800-40.
2022-04-1843 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Cybersecurity Reference ArchitecturesIn this special episode, Mark chats about the MCRA as well as the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), and various related topics. We shied away from the news this week to focus on Mark's topic, but Michael couldn't resist talking about the fact that CosmosDB now supports Always Encrypted.
2022-04-0447 minThe Azure Security PodcastRiskIQ ExplainedGladys and Michael talk to Jason Zann, VP, Head of Platform about RiskIQ, a recent Microsoft acquisition. We also cover the latest security news about API Management, Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Identity Protection and Sensitivity labels.
2022-03-2346 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Compliance ManagerWe chat with Al Eardley about Compliance, Security and Microsoft Compliance Manager, as well as news about CosmosDB, Azure Load Testing, CodeQL, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust, Sentinel and new cyber blog from Microsoft.
2022-03-1146 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Defender for IoTWe talk to Chris Hallum about all things Microsoft Defender for IoT. He also discusses IoT security in detail, as well as some new features on the horizon. Also, we cover the news for Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Active Directory, Azure SQL DB, new Azure Learning resources, Azure Monitor and Payment HSM.
2022-02-2359 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Sentinel ExtensionsIn this episode we speak to Matt Egen about how Microsoft Sentinel can pull in telemetry and threat intel data from various sources. He talks about the new Codeless Connectors as well as his views on IP-based filtering.
2022-02-1144 minThe Azure Security PodcastLessons from moving to Zero Trust in a SOCWe talk to Kristin Burke about some of the lessons learned and best practices when moving to Zero Trust and how that affects the Security Operations Center or SOC.Lots of news too: Azure Cache for Redis, API Management, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Sentinel, KQL and Confidential Compute.
2022-01-2636 minThe Azure Security PodcastSecurity: The Boring Bits!In this episode we talk to Jess Dodson about some of the basic security practices she sees Azure users do well and could improve. We also discuss the latest news about Log4j, Azure Key Vault and automatic key rotation, Storage and AD and ABAC and new security training.
2022-01-1451 minThe Azure Security PodcastEverything you need to know about Azure PolicyIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk to Liz Kim about the innards of Azure Policy as well as best practices for effective deployment of Policy. She also outlines some of the exciting new features coming soon.We also discuss news about App Service and Azure Functions, new Confidential Compute VMs, Azure Bastion, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AKS, ExpressRoute and more.
2021-12-2942 minThe Azure Security PodcastInside Azure MonitorIn this episode Michael and Mark talk to Dave Lubash about Azure Monitor. We also cover news about Zero Trust Commandments, Azure SQL DB, Logic Apps, Confidential Computing, AKS and Log Analytics.
2021-12-1043 minThe Azure Security PodcastMS Ignite Security HighlightsIn this episode we chat with Abbas Kudrati about the latest security news and announcements from the recent Microsoft Ignite event. There were numerous announcement including naming changes for some of the products you know and love.
2021-11-1627 minThe Azure Security PodcastJupyter Notebooks for Incident ResponseWe speak to Julie Koesmarno about Jupyter Notebooks on Azure generally, and specifically about using them to help with Incident Response. We also cover security news about .NET 6.0, Azure Monitor, HDInsight, Azure Static Web Apps, Azure Key Vault, Kubernetes, Firewall, Sentinel, Ransomware, IoT Solutions and more!
2021-11-0538 minThe Azure Security PodcastMicrosoft Digital Defense ReportWe talk to Mark McIntyre about the recent Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The two Marks discuss at length the report as well as cyber-crime, ransomware, digital currencies and more. We also cover security news about Azure Security Center, Windows 11, OWASP Top 10 2021 and the OWASP 20th anniversary, the recent 2.4Tbps DDoS against Azure Sentinel and Mark updates his 'Mark's List'
2021-10-2345 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Active Directory Conditional AccessIn this episode we talk to Daniel Wood about Conditional Access in Azure Active Directory, some best practices and a few hints about future updates,We also discuss security news about Azure disks, Purview, Site Recovery, Azure SQL DB, Defender for IoT, Ransomware and more.Daniel and Michael discuss 'Do no Harm' in Security...
2021-10-0629 minThe Azure Security PodcastAttacker Tradecraft with SimulandIn this episode we talk to Roberto Rodriguez about a Microsoft open source tool to help researchers understand how attackers attack and compromise systems. Simuland lets you deploy labs to reproduce and learn from attack techniques and test your own detection and prevention tooling.We also have awesome news about NSG and UDR support in Private Link, Azure Virtual Desktop, SMB 3.1.1, Azure Monitor and Azure Data Explorer, Azure Security Center, Windows 11 and Microsoft Cloud Reference Architectures.
2021-09-2242 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Defender for SQL - Vulnerability AssessmentMichael and David Trigano of the Azure Defender for SQL Vuln Assessment geek out about SQL security. Gladys discusses the ramifications of the recent Executive Order on Cybersecurity and Mark describes some new MS Cybersecurity Reference Architecture material. Sarah is still taking a break, but she'll be back soon.
2021-09-1144 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Data ExplorerIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk with Minni Walia about Azure Data Explorer, a fast and highly scalable data exploration service for log and telemetry data. We also discuss Azure Security news about Bicep, VPN Gateway, Azure Backup, Azure Security Center, AKS, Azure Sentinel, IoT Hub, API Management, SimuLand and Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures and Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework.
2021-06-0434 min
The Azure Security PodcastSecurity News Dump from IgniteThis episode is a little different, we cover the latest security news and updates from the Microsoft Ignite conference. Lots of topics covering SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Security Center, Azure Kubernetes Service, Windows 2022, VM updates, Azure Sphere, Azure Backup, TypeScript, Azure Sentinel and Azure Purview.
2021-03-2426 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Network SecurityIn this episode we speak to Anthony Roman about Azure Network, topics include fundamentals like VNets, subnets, NSGs, User-defined routes, Azure Firewall and Azure Frontdoor.Mark has a public-service announcement about patching on-prem Exchange servers, and we discuss the latest news about the Microsoft Data Encryption SDK, TypeScript, customer managed keys for tables and queues, User and Entity Behavior Analytics, DataBricks and more.
2021-03-0640 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure RedteamIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk with guests Craig Nelson and Leron Gray. about Redteam security on Microsoft Azure. If you're new to red teams, blue teams and purple teams and want to learn more about how we test Azure for security issues, then this is the episode for you!We also discuss Azure Security news for the following services: Azure Bicep, Storage accounts, API Management, Azure Firewall and Azure Sentinel. Gladys also discusses machine learning and Azure Synapse, Mark mentions his concerns about human-operated ransom-ware and Michael explains why he prefers TypeScript to JavaScript and we...
2021-02-2038 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure SentinelIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk with guest Ofer Shezaf about Azure Sentinel. In the news we discuss Azure Security news for the following services: Azure Security Center, HDInight, Azure Attestation and IaaS SQL Server using Secure Enclaves. Gladys covers some of the material she learned this week about Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs), especially in light of Solorigate. PAWs are not just for tier-0 admins, but also for developers. Mark covers Azure Security Benchmarks, extending threat and vulnerability management to macOS and shares details about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Workbook.Ofer is a Principal Product Manage...
2021-02-0853 minThe Azure Security PodcastAn Inside look at Securing AzureIn this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk with guest Alex DeDonker, and member of the Azure STRIKE team, about his team's role in helping secure the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. We also discuss the latest Azure Security news for the following services: Azure Sphere, Azure Backup, Managed Disks, Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Azure Defender for SQL, Azure Health Bot and Azure Automation. Finally, Mark discusses some updated Solorigate resources and human operated ransomware.
2021-01-2333 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Security Podcast - Azure FirewallIn this episode we cover recent security news including the latest on the SolarWind attack and updates for Security Center, Azure Stream Analytics, Google's Web Signin, Power BI and BGP improvements. Then we speak to Suren Jamiyanaa about Azure Firewall.
2021-01-0826 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Security Podcast - Security and Compliance with Microsoft 365In this episode we cover recent Azure security news for SQL Server, IoT Hub, Azure Security Center, Databricks, Azure Policy with GitHub and Connection Manager. Gladys introduces a new product Azure Purview. We then talk to Miriam Wiesner about Security and Compliance using Microsoft 365 as well as her pet project: EventLists. If you're confused about Azure Defender, Microsoft Defender or Microsoft 365 Defender, then this is the podcast for you!Recommended that you have this diagram handy: M365.png (2475×1292) (azsecuritypodcast.net)Website: The Microsoft Azure Security Podcast (azsecuritypodcast.net)
2020-12-1139 minThe Azure Security PodcastAzure Security Podcast - Azure Data CentersIn this episode Michael Howard and Sarah Young talk to Gary Buckmaster a Senior Architect in the Microsoft Technology Center in Sydney, Australia, about Azure Datacenter security, compliance and reliability. We also cover news about Azure Attestation, Confidential Computing, Storage and Virtual Machines.
2020-11-3026 min