Let's Talk Azure!

By Alan Armstrong & Sam FootTechnology

Let's Talk Azure! episodes

March 28, 2025S6E9 - Monitor your OAuth Apps using Defender for Cloud Apps
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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39 min
March 21, 2025S6E8 - Mapping the Threatscape: Security Explorer & Attack Paths in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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 hybrid setup, this episode is packed with insights to level up your defense strategy.
What You’ll Learn:
How the Cloud Security Graph provides a unified view of your multicloud environment.
Using Security Explorer to proactively identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations with custom queries.
Visualizing Attack Paths to see how attackers could move from an entry point to your critical assets.
Practical tips for prioritizing fixes and boosting your Secure Score.
Real-world examples of these tools in action and how to get started today.
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48 min
March 14, 2025S6E7 - Microsoft updates February - new products and features released
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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48 min
February 21, 2025S6E6 - Protect your servers with Defender for Server
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
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50 min
February 14, 2025S6E5 - Securing Your Data: Exploring Defender for Databases in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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 Configuring Defender for Databases
Responding to Alerts
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52 min
February 07, 2025S6E4 - Microsoft updates January - new products and features released
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
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.
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49 min
January 31, 2025S6E3 - How can CSPM help fortify your defences
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 Defender for Cloud’s approach to CSPM
What is Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
what are the pricing tiers for CSPM
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50 min
January 24, 2025S6E2 - Securing the API Gateway: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Defender for APIs
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 security?
Key Features of Defender for APIs
Inventory management and visibility.
Security findings and vulnerability assessment.
Real-time threat detection based on OWASP API Top 10.
Integration with other Azure and security tools.
Benefits for Businesses
Enhanced API security posture.
Compliance with regulatory standards.
Mitigating risks in API lifecycle management.
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1 hr 6 min
January 17, 2025S6E1 - Microsoft updates December - new products and features released
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
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.
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39 min
December 13, 2024 S5E42 - Season 5 Finale!
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 2024, 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 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 them 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.
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1 hr 1 min

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