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 starts.

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- Windows LAPS overview | Microsoft Learn
- Tailscale
- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode #235: Understanding Entra SSE
- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode #036: All things Security with Sami Laiho

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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 starts.

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- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Trust no-one! A look at Zero Trust in 2022
- Zero Trust and Copilot
- Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP800-207)
- The Evolution of Zero Trust in the Financial Sector:… | Synpulse

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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.

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- Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024
- Microsoft blog: Escalating cyber threats

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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.

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- CIS-CAT® Pro - A powerful tool for automating CIS Benchmark assessment and reporting
- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 258 - Approaching security assessments for your Microsoft tenant

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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.

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- Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard
- Copilot Analytics reports

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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.

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- Sample KQL queries from Microsoft
- AzAdvertizer
- Azure Resource Inventory

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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.
(03:14) - Show content starts.

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- Sign-up form for WAF on Application Gateway for Containers
- Azure Automation limits and quotas
- Migrate to Azure CDN from Edtio to Azure Front Door
- Microsoft 365 network connectivity test
- Defender for Cloud "Setup experience" (Azure Portal)
- New Message Trace in Exchange Online

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- Tobias Zimmergren (@zimmergren.net) — Bluesky
- Jussi Roine • Microsoft MVP (@jussiroine.com) — Bluesky

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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 unexpected question.

(00:00) - Intro and catching up.
(02:20) - Show content starts.

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- ESPC 25

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