Best Tobias Zimmergren Podcasts (2025)

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295 - What’s new in MCRA – Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture? 27:19

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7d ago27:19

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In this week's episode, we look at MCRA - the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture. Updates were released in April 2025; we'll go through the updates and explain why MCRA matters. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:29) - Show content starts. Show links - Updated MCRA Feedback - Give us feedback!…

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294 - Microsoft Tech Updates 30:11

14d ago30:11

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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? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:20) - Show content starts. Show links - De…

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293 - The Dawn of Agent IDs in Entra ID 28:04

21d ago28:04

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The future of generative AI might very well be agentic workloads. Fresh from Build 2025, we take a look at Agent IDs in Entra ID. What are they, and why would even need to know how they work? What's the difference from Enterprise Applications? We consider compliance, reporting, licensing and other aspects on Agent IDs. (00:00) - Intro and catching …

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292 - What are Service Groups? 20:45

28d ago20:45

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Today, we're taking an initial look at Azure Service Groups. We're already familiar with Resource Groups and have discussed Management Groups and governance in general in previous episodes over the years. Service Groups provide a new approach to governing and managing your resources operationally. We'll share our thoughts on governance, this new ca…

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291 - Reflections from Microsoft Build 2025 25:02

1M ago25:02

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* NOTE: It seems like Microsoft Teams recording messed up big time. This episode has an audio distortion issue around the 16-minute to 20-minute mark. Apologies! * This week, we'll have our initial reflections and thoughts from major Microsoft Build 2025 announcements. What caught our eye? It's AI all the way, but we find other aspects as well. Tob…

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290 - Basics of Azure AI Foundry 37:14

1M ago37:14

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This week, we'll tackle the basics of Azure AI Foundry. First, we'll talk about what it is and who it aims for. We will also walk you through the options and capabilities, like reviewing models, fine-tuning, and managing your data and indexes. We'll also consider the different aspects of building your apps before wrapping up with considerations on …

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289 - Expectations on Microsoft Build 2025 31:35

2M ago31:35

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In this week's episode, we ponder what to expect from Microsoft Build 2025. Is it worth traveling to Seattle for the event, that takes place May 19-22? We reflect on the possible announcements, the breakout session topics, as well as the keynotes. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:56) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Build 2025 - DE…

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288 - Review your environments with checklists! 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

This week, we take a look at Azure Review Checklists. Relatively unbeknownst to us, this interesting capability allows you to really supercharge the reviews on your Azure environments! (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:03) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Review Checklists - Azure Resource Inventory - Give us feedback!…

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287 - Microsoft Tech Updates 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

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? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:45) - Show content starts. Show links - Wh…

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286 - A look at GitHub Copilot in practice in 2025 37:08

2M ago37:08

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This week, we're revisiting GitHub Copilot. We talked about it a few years ago, when it was fresh. Has anything changed? How are we using it? Prepare to be blown away by one specific capability now in preview. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:38) - Show content starts. Show links - GitHub Copilot - Visual Studio Code Insiders - Agent mode in Gi…

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285 - Considerations when services are being deprecated 33:22

3M ago33:22

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This week, we'll talk about services that are being deprecated, and what to think of that. How to best prepare when you get an announcement that something is going away? What are the business perspective, and the perspectives on security? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:57) - Show content starts. Show links - Entra Permissions Management retir…

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284 - Understanding Network Security Perimeter in Azure 24:46

3M ago24:46

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This week, we look at Network Security Perimeter, which is currently in public preview. It's a nifty capability for controlling inbound and outbound traffic for your PaaS resources. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:01) - Show content starts. Show links - Creating a network security perimeter in the Azure Portal - Tobias' device: ZTE U50, 5G Por…

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283 - Getting started with Azure Firewall 26:14

3M ago26:14

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This week, we're considering when and how to use Azure Firewall in your deployments. What are the features, SKUs, and capabilities? When should you choose Azure Firewall, and when should you choose something else? Considerations on enterprise architectures also. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:59) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Fire…

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282 - Microsoft Tech Updates 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

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? (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:15) - Show content starts. Show links - Wh…

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281 - Securing Microsoft Entra 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

This week, we take a look at fresh guidance from Microsoft on increasing security for Microsoft Entra. It's an interesting guide - easily digestible, solid advice, and very actionable recommendations. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Securing Microsoft Entra-g…

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280 - A lap around Azure AI Foundry Agents (preview) 39:06

4M ago39:06

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This week, we look at building agents using Azure AI Foundry. What's an agent, and why should you care? What's the process for building an agent? And where does Copilot Studio stand in here? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:05) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure AI Foundry: Agents (preview) -…

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279 - Backing up the cloud 32:38

4M ago32:38

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This week, we focus on disaster recovery - specifically, backups. Should you back up the cloud? All of Azure and Microsoft 365? Or nothing? We consider the different viewpoints, options, and possibilities. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:00) - Show content starts. Show links - I Ran 9 Popular LLMs …

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278 - Microsoft Tech Updates 23:53

4M ago23:53

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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, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. …

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277 - Five things you should start doing for operational security 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Let's talk OpSec! In practice - we share five indispensable things you shuold adopt today - if you haven't - to ensure you are following proper operational security approaches when dealing with customer data, connectivity, and work in general. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:20) - Show content star…

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276 - The State of Zero Trust in 2025 34:50

5M ago34:50

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It's been a couple of years since we last looked at the state of Zero Trust. In this week's episode, we discuss Zero Trust as we see it today. What is it, and is it widely adopted already? What should you consider if you're going to Zero Trust? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:54) - Show content sta…

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275 - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 39:42

5M ago39:42

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This week, we review the Microsoft Digital Defense report 2024. We did the same previously for 2023, so this time, we'll look at what's interesting in the report and what to focus on with security. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:30) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Digital Defense Rep…

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274 - CIS Benchmark for Microsoft 365 v4.0.0 33:20

5M ago33:20

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This week, we discuss the newly updated CIS Benchmark guidance for Microsoft 365. What is it, and why should you use it? We walk through the areas of the benchmark, how to do it, and what to do with the results. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:23) - Show content starts. Show links - CIS-CAT® Pro - …

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273 - Microsoft 365 Copilot one year later 44:27

5M ago44:27

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This week, we reflect on Microsoft 365 Copilot. It's been available for about a year now, and we talk about the insights, lessons learned and considerations, and reflections on productivity with Copilot. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:49) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft 365 Copilot D…

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272 - Lessons learned with Azure Policy 27:41

6M ago27:41

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This week, we're taking a real-life look at Azure Policies. We've talked about the capability a bit before. Let's see what insights we've gathered over the previous months working with Azure Policy. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Sample KQL queries from Micr…

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271 - Microsoft Tech Updates 29:34

6M ago29:34

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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, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. …

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270 - Recap from the ESPC 2024 conference 32:28

6M ago32:28

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In this week's episode, we recap the ESPC 2024 event, live on site. Apologies, again, for the "hopping microphone" issues - we used wireless mics, and they caught some inferences we didn't see when recording. What did we learn about the event, and what are the expectations for the future based on these announcements? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpe…

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269 - Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents with Paolo Pialorsi 25:01

6M ago25:01

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This week, we're (still) live from ESPC 2024, and we'll talk with Paolo Pialorsi from Microsoft about agents in Microsoft Copilot. What are they? How do you create them? Is coding involved? What things to consider? Also, we ask Paolo an unexpected question. PS. We struggled a bit with the fancy wireless microphones, so expect some deterioration in …

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268 - Microsoft Purview with Jasper Oosterveld 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

This week, we're live from ESPC 2024, and we'll talk with Jasper Oosterveld from Rubicon about Microsoft Purview. What is it? What's included? How should you approach your compliance and data security projects? What things to consider ? Also, we ask Jasper an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:05) - Show content starts. Show …

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267 - Building AI apps with Microsoft.Extensions.AI 25:51

7M ago25:51

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This week, we're recording live from the ESPC conference in Stockholm, Sweden. We talk about a new and interesting SDK, the Microsoft.Extensions.AI. What is it, and why should you try it out? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:42) - Show content starts. Show links - Introducing Microsoft.Extensions.AI…

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266 - Our three picks from Microsoft Ignite 2024 announcements 32:06

7M ago32:06

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In this week's episode, we discuss three very exciting announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024. What did we learn, and what are the expectations for the future based on these announcements? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:40) - Show content starts. Show links - Introducing Microsoft Copilot action…

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265 - Developing for Microsoft 365 Copilot with custom apps with Waldek Mastykarz 34:28

7M ago34:28

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This week, we'll talk with Waldek Mastykarz from Microsoft about Microsoft 365 Copilot custom apps. What are they? How can you create your custom apps? What things to consider when publishing them? Also, Tobi asks Waldek an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:08) - Show content starts. Show links - Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot…

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264 - Microsoft Tech Updates 29:09

7M ago29:09

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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. …

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263 - Hey there, Windows Server 2025! 33:09

8M ago33:09

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This week, we take a look at Windows Server 2025, which was released just recently. Who needs it? What are the new and exciting features? What's our experience running it so far? Also, Tobias asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:28) - Show content starts. Show links Find us on Bluesky social: - Tobias Zimmergren —…

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262 - Expectations on Microsoft Ignite 2024 33:55

8M ago33:55

33:55

In this episode, we talk about Microsoft Ignite 2024 and our expectations. We've done this several times before, and this time it feels Ignite is even more geared toward the in-person experience - exciting times! Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:02) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Igni…

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261 - A look at the NIST AI RMF playbook 36:10

8M ago36:10

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This week, we digest the NIST AI RMF Playbook and dive into what the four functions are, and share a few thoughts on what we think about this framework. Also, Tobias asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:10) - Show content starts. Show links - ESPC 2024 discount code (100 EUR): CtrlAltAzure - get your tickets here:…

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260 - Microsoft Tech Updates 33:57

8M ago33:57

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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. …

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259 - Hey there, RDP Shortpath! 32:14

9M ago32:14

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This week, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts - RDP Shortpath! What is it, even? TCP and UDP? Get out of here! We touch on the current enterprise landscape, the need for BYOD, Microsoft's remote working capabilities, and how RDP Shortpath rules them all. Mostly. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catchin…

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258 - Approaching security assessments for your Microsoft tenant 43:29

9M ago43:29

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This week, we discuss security assessments and our experiences performing them. What should we consider, and what are the key elements before getting started? What tools should we use, and what is the overall process? We also reflect on security in general and risk and threat considerations. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - I…

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257 - On productivity 50:46

9M ago50:46

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In this episode, we reflect on productivity with a practical approach. What is productivity for us? How do we get stuff done? What tools do we use? What to consider when thinking of work and outcomes? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:52) - Show content starts. Show links - Stay productive with the P…

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256 - Microsoft Tech Updates 31:48

9M ago31:48

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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. …

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255 - Reliability in the Well-Architected Framework with Bastian Ulke 42:30

10M ago42:30

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We've covered the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) in the past. It also got a significant rewrite recently, and this week, we look at the updated Reliability pillar with Bastian Ulke from Microsoft. What is it? How should you utilize this pillar? Bastian also talks about the recommendations and patterns within Reliability. Also, Bastian asks …

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254 - Notes from the field: MacOS for work 38:58

10M ago38:58

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In this episode, we talk about lessons learned from using MacOS (and a MacBook Pro) instead of relying on Windows for all of our work. What works? What doesn't? What's been challenging? Would we recommend this to everyone? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:39) - Show content starts. Show links - Give…

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253 - Reflections on low-code, coding and Copilots 38:52

10M ago38:52

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In this episode, we reflect on the history, the present, and the future of low code/no-code, coding in general, and Copilots/Generative AI and LLMs. What does the job entail today, and will Copilots replace developers altogether? Some pleasant memories and a few horrifying realizations. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro …

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252 - Microsoft Tech Updates 25:51

10M ago25:51

25:51

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. …

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251 - Unpacking Microsoft compliance 38:24

10M ago38:24

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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) - Sho…

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250 - A look at Microsoft Sentinel auxiliary logs 26:37

11M ago26:37

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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 - Crea…

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249 - Understanding the modern security landscape 42:44

11M ago42:44

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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 c…

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248 - Azure Updates 26:20

11M ago26:20

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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…

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247 - Entra Suite explained 30:40

11M ago30:40

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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 …

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246 - Azure Summer projects 28:40

12M ago28:40

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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 A…