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This week, Alan and Sam Introduce season 7 and 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: 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.

In this episode, we wrap up the season, where we explore our favorite episodes of the season. We also talk about the what happened in 2025, 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 in January 2026. 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 you 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. 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 talk about last weeks Microsoft Ignite event and the announcements that came out of it. Alan dives into the in-person experience in San Francisco. They dive into a couple of the announcements that peaked their interest. Some of the Microsoft product features and updates we covered: 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

In this episode, we dive into Microsoft’s Zero Trust Assessment - an open-source, automated tool that scans hundreds of Entra ID and Intune settings against NIST, CISA, CIS, and Microsoft’s own internal baselines. Discover how it aligns with the Secure Future Initiative, delivers actionable remediation, and turns Zero Trust from theory into measurable reality. Perfect for CISOs, SecOps teams, and anyone tired of spreadsheet audits. Key Takeaways: 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 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: 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

In this episode, Alan and Sam drive into the importance of classifying data in an organisation. Alan goes through the capability in Purview to tag files and encrypt them. Here are a few things we covered in this episode: 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

In this episode, we dive into three key Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) offerings within Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Defender for Resource Manager, Defender for Key Vault, and Defender for APIs. Our Q&A format explores how these tools safeguard Azure environments against sophisticated threats, from management layer exploits to API vulnerabilities. Key Takeaways: 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 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: 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

Alan and Sam discuss the topic of DLP and how Purview can help audit policy matches and provide preventions. Aland goes though the range of capability and data sources that can be integrated with Purview DLP and some of the preventative actions. Some of the areas we also covered: 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 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: 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

In this episode, we dive into Microsoft Defender for Storage, a key component of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. We break down its features for threat detection and malware scanning, discuss real-world benefits, and touch on pricing considerations. We cover: 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

Alan and Sam discuss the integration of Microsoft Sentinel into the Defender XDR portal. Alan goes through the benefits of the integration and thing to watch out for when starting the migration. Here are a few things we covered: 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 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: 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

In this episode, we explore Azure Bastion, Microsoft’s fully managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution designed to provide secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) access to Azure virtual machines (VMs). This Q&A-style episode dives deep into how Azure Bastion strengthens cloud security by eliminating the need for public IP addresses on VMs, reducing exposure to external threats like port scanning or protocol exploits. Alan poses critical questions about Azure Bastion’s functionality, architecture, deployment options, and integration with Azure’s security ecosystem, while our consultant delivers actionable insights tailored for IT administrators, security professionals, and cloud architects. We cover: Core FunctionalityArchitecture BreakdownSKU OptionsSecurity IntegrationsReal-World Use CasesBest PracticesLimitations and Considerations 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 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: 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

Alan and Sam discuss the topic of Generative AI usage and it should be monitored by organisations. Alan talks about some of the Microsoft tooling that can help monitor these services and protect data being consumed. 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 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: 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

In this episode, we dive deep into ScubaGear, an open-source tool developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as part of the Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) project. Designed to assess Microsoft 365 (M365) tenant configurations, ScubaGear helps organizations align with CISA’s Secure Configuration Baselines (SCBs) to prevent costly misconfigurations. From setup to real-world applications, we unpack how ScubaGear strengthens M365 security and share practical tips for IT admins and security teams. What You’ll Learn: Why ScubaGear MattersHow ScubaGear WorksCommon MisconfigurationsBest PracticesReal-World Insights 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

Alan and Sam discuss the benefits and use cases of Security Copilot. Alan Dives into how Security Pilot works and what some of the capabilities are. Here are a few things we covered: 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 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: 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