Best Alan Armstrong And Sam Foot Podcasts (2025)

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S6E17 - Microsoft updates June - new products and features released 44:15

13d ago44:15

44:15

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 chan…

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S6E16 - Monitor and Protect Generative AI services using Microsoft Tooling 55:26

27d ago55:26

55:26

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. The importance of monitoring Generative AI usage. How Microsoft tooling can help monitor and protect Gen AI usage What did you think o…

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S6E15 - Microsoft updates May - new products and features released 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

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 chan…

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S6E14 - Securing M365 with ScubaGear: A Deep Dive into CISA’s Assessment Tool 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

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 (S…

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S6E13 - Security Copilot - Your Security Analyst's Assistant 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

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 is Generative AI What is Security Copilot What are Agents How much does it cost? What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, O…

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S6E12 - Microsoft updates April - new products and features released 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

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 chan…

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S6E11 - Insights into Microsoft Secure 2025 54:05

3M ago54:05

54:05

This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have been announced at Microsoft Secure 2025 Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered: Security Copilot Agents Data Security Investigations Innovations in Microsoft Entra Detection and protection for emerging AI threats What did you think of this episode? Give us …

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S6E10 - Microsoft updates March - new products and features released 41:23

3M ago41:23

41:23

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 chan…

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S6E9 - Monitor your OAuth Apps using Defender for Cloud Apps 38:33

4M ago38:33

38:33

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 the…

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S6E8 - Mapping the Threatscape: Security Explorer & Attack Paths in Microsoft Defender for Cloud 47:54

4M ago47:54

47:54

In this episode, we dive into two great features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Security Explorer and Attack Paths. Join us as we unpack how these tools leverage the Cloud Security Graph to help you hunt down risks, map potential attack routes, and prioritize your cloud security efforts like never before. Whether you’re managing Azure, AWS, or a …

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S6E7 - Microsoft updates February - new products and features released 47:46

4M ago47:46

47:46

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 chan…

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S6E6 - Protect your servers with Defender for Server 49:31

5M ago49:31

49:31

Alan and Sam dive into Defender for Cloud's Protective workload for server. Alan goes through the different plans available and the features that are available. Here are a few things we covered: What is the Defender for Server Protective workload What features does it provide How easy is it to enable How much does it cost What did you think of this…

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S6E5 - Securing Your Data: Exploring Defender for Databases in Microsoft Defender for Cloud 51:35

5M ago51:35

51:35

In this episode, we dive into the world of database security with Microsoft's Defender for Databases. Join us as we explore how this tool within Microsoft Defender for Cloud can transform your approach to safeguarding your data against cyber threats. Topics Covered: Introduction to Defender for Databases Features and Capabilities Enabling and Confi…

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S6E4 - Microsoft updates January - new products and features released 48:21

5M ago48:21

48:21

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 chan…

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S6E3 - How can CSPM help fortify your defences 49:24

6M ago49:24

49:24

Alan and Sam discuss why it is important to have Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions in place. Alan goes through the general benefits of CSPM, enhancements since its release and dives into Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Topics that are covered are: What is Cloud Security Posture Management and why it is important What is Microsoft Def…

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S6E2 - Securing the API Gateway: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Defender for APIs 1:05:22

6M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

In this episode, we explore the critical world of API security through the lens of Microsoft Defender for APIs. Join us as we discuss how this tool can safeguard your APIs in increasingly cloud-centric environments. Topics Covered: Introduction to Defender for APIs What it is and why it matters in today's cloud landscape. Who should care about API …

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S6E1 - Microsoft updates December - new products and features released 38:31

6M ago38:31

38:31

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 chan…

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S5E42 - Season 4 Finale! 1:00:46

7M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In this episode, we wrap up the season, where we explore our favourite episode of the season. We also talk about the what happened in 204, 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 on January 2025. This episode is a g…

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S5E41 - Manage your patching processes using Azure Update Manager and Hotpatch 36:00

7M ago36:00

36:00

Alan and Sam discuss the process organisations go through to manage patches. Alan dives into some of the tooling and covers: Why is patch management important and what are some of the issues you can run into what tooling can help with patch management for servers What is Azure update manager What is hotpatch for Windows servers What did you think o…

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S5E40 - Microsoft updates November - New features and updates from Ignite 2024 57:42

8M ago57:42

57:42

This week, Alan and Sam talk about the Microsoft Ignite event and the announcements that came out of it. Alan dives into the in-person experience in Chicago. They dive into a couple of the announcements that peaked their interest. Some of the Microsoft product features and updates we covered: M365 Copilot Purview Defender XDR Azure What did you thi…

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S5E39 - Navigating DevOps Security Challenges with Microsoft Defender for Cloud 41:57

8M ago41:57

41:57

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 secu…

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S5E38 - Microsoft updates October - new products and features released 34:49

8M ago34:49

34:49

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 updates we covered: Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates Lots of Azure cha…

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S5E37 - Monitor and secure OAuth applications using App Governance 36:18

9M ago36:18

36:18

This week Alan and Sam discuss OAuth applications and their potential risks. Alan goes into how App Governance can give you the visibility of OAuth app and their usage. Here are a few things we covered: What are OAuth Apps? What are they typically used for? why is it important to monitor them How can App Governance help monitor and protect from OAu…

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S5E36 - Mastering Azure Web Jobs: Automating Tasks in the Cloud 36:38

9M ago36:38

36:38

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Web Jobs which is a feature of Azure App Service that allows developers to run background tasks, scripts, and long-running processes alongside their web applications, enabling automated workflows and task scheduling in the cloud. Here are a few things we covered: An overview of Azure web jobs and use cases Types…

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S5E35 - Microsoft updates September - new products and features released 39:13

10M ago39:13

39:13

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 chan…

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S5E34 - Secure Your Tokens: Defend Against Theft and Replay Attacks 37:38

10M ago37:38

37:38

In this episode, Sam and Alan dive deep into the world of token theft and token replay attacks. They explore what these threats are and discuss effective countermeasures to reduce the risk of token theft and prevent replay attacks. Here’s a breakdown of what they covered: Understanding Authentication Tokens: What are they and why are they crucial f…

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S5E33 - Azure VM Image Builder - A managed Azure service to handle VM image building 41:50

10M ago41:50

41:50

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure VM Image Builder which is a service that simplifies the creation, customisation, and management of virtual machine images in Azure, automating tasks like software installation, configuration, and patching for consistent deployments. Here is what we covered: What are Virtual Machine images? And how they are used …

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S5E32 - Microsoft updates August- new products and features released 38:40

10M ago38:40

38:40

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 chan…

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S5E31 - Microsoft Security Exposure Management 35:31

11M ago35:31

35:31

Alan and Sam dive into Microsoft's Security Exposure Management platform. Alan takes us through the various components and the benefits on using this platform. Here are a few things we covered: What is Microsoft Security Exposure Management? What components make up the platform? Who benefits from the platform? What integrations does the platform ha…

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S5E30 - Azure Container Storage - Native container volume management in Azure 39:11

11M ago39:11

39:11

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Container Storage which is a volume management service built natively for containers, which enables cost-effective performance scaling and simplified management of volumes for stateful container applications. What are containers and their storage requirements? Why Azure Container Storage is useful How do you cre…

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S5E29 - External Attack Surface Management - Identify your digital assets. 28:15

11M ago28:15

28:15

Alan and Sam talk about External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and how Microsoft's Defender EASM helps discover and monitor your digital assets. Here are a few things we covered: What is External Attack Surface Management? What is Defender EASM and how can it help identify your risks? How do you setup Defender EASM? how much does it cost? What d…

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S5E28 - Azure Storage Accounts - Scalable, secure cloud storage for data objects 54:37

11M ago54:37

54:37

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Storage Accounts which provide scalable, secure, and highly available cloud storage for various data types, including blobs, files, queues, and tables. It serves as a foundational service in Microsoft Azure, enabling applications to store and retrieve data efficiently across multiple redundancy options and acces…

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S5E27 - Microsoft updates July - new products and features released 31:39

12M ago31:39

31:39

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 and Defender features and updates Lots of Azure changes and …

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S5E26 - Microsoft's Unified Security Operations Platform 42:18

12M ago42:18

42:18

Alan and Sam dive into Microsoft's Unified Security Operations Platform and how it can benefit SOC analysts in their day to day. Here are a few things we covered: What is a Security Operations Centre (SOC)? What is the new Microsoft Unified Security Operations Platform? What are the benefits of the new platform? What did you think of this episode? …

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S5E25 - Azure Storage Actions - Serverless storage actions across your storage accounts 35:27

12M ago35:27

35:27

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Storage Actions a serverless framework currently in preview that allows users to perform common data operations on millions of objects across multiple Azure Storage accounts without needing additional compute resources. It involves creating storage tasks with defined conditions, operations, and assignments. User…

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S5E24 - Microsoft updates June - new products and features released 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

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 and Defender features and updates Lots of Azure changes and …

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S5E23 - Managed Identities for Azure Resources - Remove the need for secrets 33:08

1y ago33:08

33:08

Alan and Sam talk about the use of Managed Identities for Azure resources. Alan takes us through the methods used for programmatic access to Azure resources and the risks of some of the options. Here are a few things we covered: What is programmatic access? What methods are usually used to gain programmatic access? What are Managed Identities for A…

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S5E22 - Data API builder - Rapidly build CRUD APIs 43:47

1y ago43:47

43:47

This week Alan and Sam discuss Data API builder. It is a powerful tool designed to streamline the process of creating and deploying APIs for data-driven applications. It facilitates the rapid development of secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that can seamlessly interact with various data sources, including databases, file systems, and thir…

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S5E21 - Microsoft updates May - new products and features released 46:23

1y ago46:23

46:23

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: Build + RSA Updates key Microsoft Entra and Defender features and updates Lots o…

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S5E20 - MDE Device Discovery - Find those unknown devices 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

Alan and Sam talk about why it is important to monitor your network for connected devices. Alan runs us through the benefits of doing it with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Here are a few areas we covered: Why is it important to monitor your network? How can you find devices using Microsoft solutions? What are the benefits of devices being discov…

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S5E19 - Azure AI Search - Cloud-based, AI-enhanced search for applications. 49:57

1y ago49:57

49:57

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure AI Search. It is a robust, cloud-based search service provided by Microsoft that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance search functionalities within applications. It allows developers to create rich, full-text search experiences with features like natural language processing, semantic search, and cognitiv…

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S5E18 - Managing macOS with Microsoft 46:15

1y ago46:15

46:15

Alan and Sam discuss the management of macOS and how it is a little different to other operating systems. Alan guides through what can be configured and the reasons why. Here are a few things we covered: How is macOS different to other operating systems to manage? What Microsoft tooling can you use to manage them What licences do you need What did …

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S5E17 - Azure Data Box - move big data to Azure efficiently 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Data Box. It is a ruggedised appliance designed to simplify the process of transferring large volumes of data to Azure cloud storage, offering high-speed data transfer and secure encryption. It enables organisations to overcome bandwidth limitations and easily migrate large datasets, ensuring efficient and relia…

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S5E16 - Microsoft updates April - new products and features released 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

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: FIDO2 authentication & Keypass Security group provisioning to Active Directory u…

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S5E15 - Entra Global Secure Access - An Identity-Centric Security Service Edge 52:25

1y ago52:25

52:25

Alan and Sam discuss Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access. A identity-centric Security Service Edge (SSE) solution that helps secure user's internet and on-premises access. Here are a few things we covered: What is a Security Service Edge ? What is Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access? How does Entra Internet access for Microsoft 365 help secure an…

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S5E14 - Azure Backup - utilise Azure to manage and store your backups 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

This week Alan and Sam discuss Azure Backup. It is a comprehensive solution offered by Microsoft Azure for safeguarding data across cloud and on-premises environments, providing seamless backup and recovery capabilities. It enables users to protect critical workloads, applications, and files with automated backups and flexible retention policies. W…

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S5E13 - Microsoft Cloud PKI - deploy your user and device certificates from the cloud 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

Alan and Sam discuss Microsoft's new Cloud PKI service, which enables the management and deployment of device and user certificates through Intune.Below are some key points we addressed: What are user and device certificates and how are they used How would you normally manage PKI services What is Microsoft’s Cloud PKI How much does it cost? What di…

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S5E12 - Microsoft updates April - new products and features released 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

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: Copilot for Security and M365 Syslog and CEF AMA connector for Microsoft Sentine…

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S5E11 - Azure Keyvault - A managed key, certificate and secret storage solution 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

Alan and Sam discuss Azure Key Vault, it is a centralized cloud service designed for securely storing and managing cryptographic keys, certificates, and secrets used by cloud applications and services. It offers robust access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to safeguard sensitive information and streamline key management processes. W…

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S5E10 - Microsoft Customer Connection Programs (CCP) 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

Alan and Sam talk about the Microsoft Connection Program (CCP). A Community of Technical professional from Customers, to Partners and MVPs that interacts with Microsoft Product groups around new features.. Here are a few things we covered: What is the Customer Connection Program? What are the benefits of being in the CCP? What is my experience bein…

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