252 - Microsoft Tech Updates
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:04) - Show content starts.Show links- Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365- What's new in Microsoft Sentinel | Microsoft Learn- Face Check in GA- GitHub Models and instructions- Microsoft 365 - Copilot for Microsoft 365 Risk Assessment QuickStart- New Outlook is GA- Microsoft AI Tour 2024- Give us feedback!
21 Aug 202425min
251 - Unpacking Microsoft compliance
This week, we unpack Microsoft compliance. It can mean many things, and often different things to different people. How have we experienced compliance in practice? What tools, regulations, capabilities, and resources are there? What lessons have we learned? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- CIS Azure Benchmark- Responsible AI Tools and Practices | Microsoft AI- Give us feedback!
14 Aug 202438min
250 - A look at Microsoft Sentinel auxiliary logs
We haven't talked about Microsoft Sentinel in a while. This week, we take a look at auxiliary logs - a new capability that Sentinel benefits from. What is it, and why and when should you use it? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- Setting up auxiliary plan- Create a destination table using the API- Give us feedback!
7 Aug 202426min
249 - Understanding the modern security landscape
This week, we talk about the modern security landscape, based on an infographic we saw floating around on LinkedIn. It's a great point to start conversations with decision makers and your teams to understand the wider security landscape, and which components on the Microsoft platforms that can help.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:33) - Show content starts.Show links- Post by Sameh Younis | LinkedIn - Cybersecurity Copilot blog by Sameh Younis (cybersecurity-copilot.com) - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 153 - An early look at Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 146 - A look at Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 231 - Let's explore Microsoft Security Exposure Management We want feedback!- Give us feedback!
31 Jul 202442min
248 - Azure Updates
In this week's episode, we look at recent Azure updates. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? We found updates for Azure Functions, Defender for Cloud, Windows VM and MFA, and many others. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:54) - Show content starts.Show links- Public Preview: Continuous Performance Diagnostics for Windows VMs to enhance VM Troubleshooting- Windows Server 2025 Preview on Azure- MFA requirements update- Public preview for the Microsoft Entra Powershell module- Generally Available: Run Azure Load Testing on Azure Functions (microsoft.com)- Service Retirement (Preview) - Microsoft Azure- What's new in Microsoft Defender for Cloud features- Give us feedback!
24 Jul 202426min
247 - Entra Suite explained
This week, we talk about Entra Suite. What is it? We tackled Entra ID plans previously, but now we have Entra Suite. What's included, who should get it, and how much does it cost? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- Entra Suite- The Microsoft vision for a trust fabric | Microsoft Security Blog- Episode 235: Entra SSE- Give us feedback!
17 Jul 202430min
246 - Azure Summer projects
This week, as it's the summer holiday season, we discuss our plans for interesting Azure projects. What to study, try out, and what's a long-forgotten project to resume? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:36) - Show content starts.Show links- Azure Bastion Premium- Llama3 fine-tuning: Meta, Azure AI Studio- GrovePi Internet of Things Robot Kit- Give us feedback!
10 Jul 202428min
245 - Entra ID licensing: One person, one license
This week, we tackle Entra ID licensing. We discuss the basics of Entra ID plans, the use of licenses with B2B guest accounts, and what comes into play with multi-tenant organizations and governance licensing. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:50) - Show content starts.Show links- One account, one tenant- About MAU- Give us feedback!
3 Jul 202426min
