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S6E23 - Unified DLP Platform - Monitor, alert and protect data using Purview DLP Sep 19, 2025

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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 is Data Loss Prevention and why is it important?
What capability does Purview DLP have?
How do you get started with DLP
How is it licensed?

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S6E21 - Protecting Data within Storage Accounts with Microsoft Defender for Storage Aug 29, 2025

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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:

Introduction to Defender for Storage: Overview of its role in Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its importance for securing Azure storage workloads.
The Threat Landscape: Discussion of current threats to cloud storage, including malware uploads, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
Core Features of Defender for Storage:
- Activity Monitoring: Analyzing access patterns to detect suspicious activities without performance impact.
- Malware Scanning: Real-time file scanning using Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
- Sensitive Data Threat Detection: Using Microsoft Purview to identify and protect sensitive information.

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S6E17 - Microsoft updates June - new products and features released Jul 04, 2025

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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:

Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features

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S6E9 - Monitor your OAuth Apps using Defender for Cloud Apps Mar 28, 2025

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This episode Alan and Sam dive into the issues around OAuth apps and understanding how they are being used. Alan discusses the issues organisations are facing when any user could consent to application and the cleansing process that needs to take place. He also goes into how App Governance in Defender for Cloud Apps can help. Here are the areas they covered:

What are OAuth Apps?
What is Defender for Cloud Apps?
How can Defender for Cloud Apps help review consented apps?
What policies can you deploy?

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S5E39 - Navigating DevOps Security Challenges with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Nov 15, 2024

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In this episode, we tackle the critical challenges of securing DevOps environments in today’s fast-paced, cloud-centric landscape. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented rate, safeguarding your DevOps pipelines is more essential than ever. Join us as we explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud, a comprehensive solution designed to address security gaps across the entire DevOps lifecycle. We'll discuss best practices, key features, and practical insights on implementing effective DevOps security strategies. Whether you're an IT pro, DevOps engineer, or security enthusiast, this episode will arm you with the knowledge to protect your cloud-native workflows with confidence.

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S5E27 - Microsoft updates July - new products and features released Aug 02, 2024

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Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:

Key Microsoft Entra and Defender features and updates
Lots of Azure changes and new features

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S5E3 - Azure AI Content Safety - Utilize AI to create a safe environment for your users Jan 26, 2024

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This week we cover Azure AI Content Safety provides developers with tools to analyze and moderate user-generated content, utilizing machine learning to detect and filter inappropriate text and images. Customizable rules, scalability, and seamless integration with Azure services empower developers to create applications that maintain a safe and compliant online environment. Sam takes the lead covering:

What is content safety and the scenarios it is used.
What is Azure AI Content Safety.
The products contained within Azure AI Content Safety.
What are the SKUs how much does it cost?

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S4E25 - Microsoft’s Copilot solutions - First look at generative AI at your fingertips Dec 01, 2023

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Alan and Sam discuss Microsoft's Copilot solutions. Alan talks about Generative AI and how it is being used in the world today.

Here are a few things we covered:

What Generative AI?
What are the various versions of Microsoft Copilot?
How can Copilot help users be more productive?
How are they licensed?

Ignite Keynote on Microsoft Copilot

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S3E16 - Azure Firewall - Securing your Azure Network Apr 21, 2023

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Alan and Sam discuss how Azure Firewall can help secure your network environment. Alan discusses how to set it up, and when you should decide to use it over Network Virtual Appliances (NVA). They also discuss the pricing and how it might compare to NVA or on-premises firewalls.

What is Azure Firewall? | Microsoft Learn

Choosing the right Azure Firewall SKU to meet your needs | Microsoft Learn

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S1E9 - Infrastructure as Code – ARM Templates Nov 01, 2020

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In this episode Alan and Sam deep dive into Infrastructure as Code and specifically ARM Templates inside of Azure. We talk about what infrastructure as code is and how it can improve your infrastructure deployment process.

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