Episodes
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Episode 285 - Updates
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
I'm back baby! It's been quite a while now but I've decided to start getting the Microsoft Cloud information and updates out there irrespectively of whether there is a guest or not. Let's see how that goes and please let me know what you think and any suggestions you may have.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
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Resources
Basic Authentication Deprecation in Exchange Online – September 2022 Update
Microsoft to drop Kaizala in 2023
Microsoft Security highlights from Black Hat USA 2022
What’s new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager - 2208 (August) edition
Microsoft Defender monthly news August
Enabling corporate access using browser controls in Windows
Microsoft Entra Verified ID now generally available
Microsoft announces new solutions for threat intelligence and attack surface management
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Episode 283 - Jeff Alexander
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
I'm once again joined by Jeff Alexander from Microsoft to talk about the latest security developments in the Microsoft Defender platform. I'll also share the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2021.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Become a Microsoft 365 Defender Ninja
Microsoft 365 Defender short and sweet videos
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2021
Current MFA Fatigue Attack Campaign Targeting Microsoft Office 365 Users
Streamlining the submissions experience in Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Cyber Signals: Defending against cyber threats with the latest research, insights, and trends
Helping users stay safe: Blocking internet macros by default in Office
New settings available to configure local user group membership in endpoint security
Announcing general availability of vulnerability management support for Android and iOS
Windows 365 Enterprise: February 2022 updates
Sending From Email Aliases – Public Preview
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Episode 281 - Review
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
In this last episode for 2021 I share my thoughts about what we have seen from the Microsoft Cloud this year and what we may see in the next. Love to hear what you think as well so please reach out.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Episode 279 - Darren Bennett
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
In this episode I speak with Modern Workplace and Security Specialist from Dicker Data Darren Bennett. Darren has unique insight across the partner ecosystem and shares with me how partners are adopting the modern approach. What approaches work, what don't and how successful partners approach the ever-changing Microsoft Cloud, as well as best practice takeaways.
I head this episode with an update from the important stuff that's happening in the Microsoft Cloud to keep you right up to date.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Darren Bennet - Linkedin, Darren.Bennett@dickerdata.com.au
New Microsoft Teams Essentials is built for small businesses
How to defend against advanced attacks
Introducing the preview of Feedback for Microsoft 365
Advancing service resilience in Azure Active Directory with its backup authentication service
Several Microsoft Authenticator security features are now available!
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode 278 - Phil Meyer
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
In this episode I round up the major updates from Microsoft Ignite November 2021 as well as having a chat with Phil Meyer, Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud from Microsoft about things like the new Microsoft commerce platform. Plenty of great information in this episode, so listen in and share around.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Phil Meyer - Linkedin, philme@microsoft.com
Ignite November 2021 book of news
Introducing Microsoft Defender for Business
Windows 365 Business will offer Windows 11 and admin capabilities
Change your SharePoint domain name (preview)
Rich, secure content and collaboration for hybrid work – Ignite 2021 announcements
New Power Platform capabilities announced at Microsoft Ignite
Q&A in Teams is in Public Preview
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021: Innovations coming to Microsoft Teams
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Episode 277 - Des Russell
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
In this episode I speak with ex-Microsoftie and now founder of Partner Elevate around the state of the partner channel and the alignment of incentives and campaigns for the modern workplace. I also bring you right up to date on the eve of Microsoft Ignite on exactly what's the latest with the Microsoft Cloud.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Des Russell - Linkedin, Partner Elevate, Email - desmond@partnerelevate.com
Web version of Visual Studio Code
Microsoft now the most valuable company
What's new in Teams for October 2021
Web content filtering is now GA
Manage All Your Surface Devices in a Single Portal
Autofill your addresses and payment info with Microsoft Authenticator
NOBELIUM targeting delegated administrative privileges to facilitate broader attacks
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Episode 276 - Rebecca Jackson
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
i speak with MVP and Digital Workplace expert Rebecca Jaskson. Rebecca is fascinated by what makes people and organisations tick. She specialises in the digital workplace, employee experience and change management. We do a deep dive into the main collaboration tools that Microsoft provides such as SharePoint, with an especial focus on the value of the modern Intranet.
There is also a round up of the latest Microsoft Cloud news at the front of the episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Rebecca Jason - Linkedin, Twitter, Blog, Instagram
AI-based Privacy Management for Microsoft 365 [VIDEO]
3 ways to support frontline workers in a hybrid world
Introducing Android™ Apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders
Microsoft achieves a Leader placement in Forrester Wave for XDR
Windows 11 security: Protect it all with Windows 11 chip to cloud security
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Episode 275 - Rory Braybrook
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Join for an episode with MVP Rory Braybrook where we learn more about modern identities, especially Azure including B2B and B2C. Identity is so critical to everything we do in IT these days it is important to have a refresher to understand what's what and how it can be used effectively. I'll also bring you the latest news and updates from the Microsoft cloud world so listen in and share your feedback.
Resources
Rory Braybrook - LinkedIn, Authory
Windows 11: A new era for the PC begins today
How cyberattacks are changing according to new Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Episode 274 - George Farah
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
In this episode I speak with George Farah from Ingram Micro Cloud about the changes in the partner economics brought about by the move to the Microsoft Cloud over the years. The discussion provides a great opportunity to pause and reflect on your business focus in today's IT environment.
I also cover off the latest Microsoft Cloud news to bring you right up and update.
Resources
George Farah - Linkedin, Email - george.farah@ingrammicro.com
Basic Authentication and Exchange Online – September 2021 Update
New minimum Outlook for Windows version requirements for Microsoft 365
Analyzing attacks that exploit the CVE-2021-40444 MSHTML vulnerability
A deep-dive into the SolarWinds Serv-U SSH vulnerability
Hunting for OMI Vulnerability Exploitation with Azure Sentinel
Introducing new Surface products, built for Windows 11
Viva Connections public preview is now available!
The passwordless future is here for your Microsoft account
Announcing General Availability of Azure AD-joined VMs support
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Episode 273 - David Nicholls
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Listen along as I speak with IT business owner David Nicholls from Solve Business Services on his journey to becoming a 'modern' cloud IT Professional. David shares the successful processes and approaches he has taken to 'transform' his business to be providing cloud support services.
Also, plenty of news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud, including the announcement date for Windows 11. so tune in to stay up to date.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
David Nicholls - Web, Linkedin
Windows 11 available on October 5
Windows 11 preview is now available on Azure Virtual Desktop
Introducing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1
Get free DMARC visibility with Valimail Authenticate and Microsoft Office 365
Announcing Apple M1 native support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Simplifying the Quarantine Experience