Episodes
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UPDATE: Apologies, I uploaded the incorrect audio file, this has now been resolved
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts reflect on the past year in Microsoft Cloud, discussing key highlights and looking forward to future trends.
They emphasize the growing importance of security, shifts in security practices, and the shared responsibility model. The conversation also delves into challenges in cloud migration, the future of quantum computing, and the intersection of AI and quantum technologies.
KEYWORDS:
#MicrosoftCloud, #security, #quantumcomputing, #AI, #cloudmigration, #cybersecurity
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IBM Secure by Design
https://ibm.co/3Pr3effMicrosoft Secure Futures Initiative
https://ibm.co/3Pr3effGeico Repatriates Workloads to On-Premises
https://bit.ly/40v067hApple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge93de21n0oMark Russinovich - MSFT Blog
https://bit.ly/4a7AwtnOpen Quantum Safe Project
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In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss various topics related to Microsoft Cloud, including the Meister tool for security configuration, the concept of Zero Trust, oversharing controls in M365, and the importance of data security.
They also highlight Microsoft's achievement of 100% coverage of the MITRE attack framework and new features in Microsoft Sentinel for security posture assessment. The conversation emphasises the need for proactive security measures and user adoption in organisations.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Insights
02:30 Exploring Meister: A PowerShell-Based Tool for Security Configuration
10:10 Understanding Zero Trust and Identity Management
12:50 Oversharing Controls in M365: Risks and Solutions
20:50 The Importance of Data Security and User Trust
26:43 Microsoft's 100% Coverage of the MITRE Attack Framework
39:10 New Features in Microsoft Sentinel for Security PostureTAGS:#microsoftcloud, #Azure, #M365, #Microsoft365, #ZeroTrust, #zerotrustsecurity, #Maester, #Sentonel
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Companion Site:https://maester.dev/
Introducing SOC Optimization Recommendations Based on Similar Organizationshttps://bit.ly/3Dx2Vwy
Microsoft 365 Defender demonstrates 100 percent protection coverage in the 2023 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluationshttps://bit.ly/3DwrxWg -
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On this week's episode, Cyrus provides an overview of Azure Local a new service which builds on the existing Azure Stack HCI service, whilst David introduces Richard to Radius, which is a cloud-native application platform that enables developers and IT operators to collaborate on delivering and managing cloud-native applications.
Richard then highlights some changes to the Azure Bastion Service and the deprecation of the Azure AD API service. We then cover some general IT news or interesting items we discovered over the last week, including a potential new Christmas No 1
Show Notes
Azure Localhttps://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/local/?msockid=2db0be1eba176e053806ab29bbf76ff3
Radiushttps://docs.radapp.io/
Azure Bastion Premiumhttps://azure.microsoft.com/de-de/blog/enhance-your-security-capabilities-with-azure-bastion-premium
Azure AD API - End of Lifehttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/identity/action-required-azure-ad-graph-api-retirement/4090533News / Interesting Stuff
Microsoft dangles $10K for hackers to hijack LLM email servicehttps://www.theregister.com/2024/12/09/microsoft_llm_prompt_injection_challenge/
To fab or not.https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/10/gelsinger_departure_intel_future
Girl band or boy band?!https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidrrowley_microsoft-christmas-pop-activity-7270727842861092864-dyGx
MarS - A unified financial market simulation engine in the era of generative foundation modelshttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/mars-a-unified-financial-market-simulation-engine-in-the-era-of-generative-foundation-models/
Microsoft AI Chipshttps://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-launches-two-data-center-infrastructure-chips-speed-ai-applications-2024-11-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Microsoft Hacking Eventhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/11/19/24299999/microsoft-zero-day-quest-hacking-event-ai-cloud-security?utm_source=chatgpt.com -
This week's episode covers Richard's travel woes, a recap of Microsoft Ignite, and a round-up of some of the more interesting (at least to us) news stories from the past couple of weeks.ReferencesMicrosoft Ignite - On Demandhttps://ignite.microsoft.com/en-USMicrosoft Ignite Keynotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YiB2OvK6sYWindows 365 Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXS8VhtosGICross Subscription Load Balancershttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-balancer/cross-subscription-overviewChinese Research Team Breaks RSA Encryptionhttps://www.techno-science.net/en/news/chinese-researchers-succeed-in-breaking-rsa-encryption-using-quantum-computer-N25990.htmlConservationists Turn to AI in Battle to Save Red Squirrelshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vwy30pv8oMicrosoft Update Fun and GamesWindows 2025: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/windows_2025_surprise_install/?td=rt-3aExchange: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/15/microsoft_exchange_buggy_patchCopilot Analyticshttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftvivablog/introducing-copilot-analytics-to-measure-ai-impact-on-your-business/4301717These 2 Hackers Have Created Real X-Ray Specshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/10/04/these-2-hackers-have-created-real-x-ray-specs/
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Pilot episode of a new series where Richard Hogan, David Rowley and Cyrus Irandoust discuss all things Microsoft Cloud, tech in general as well as reminiscing about old tech and other items of a bygone age.
