Episodes
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Episode 299 - Compliance Manager
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In this episode I take a stroll through Microsoft Compliance manager and highlight some important features that you should consider taking advantage of. In the news and updates I share information about the new Microsoft Co-pilot services and how that brings the power of AI and Chat GPT to the full suite of Microsoft 365 services.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
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Resources
YouTube edition of this podcast
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot—A whole new way to work
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work
Build solutions faster with Microsoft Power Platform and next-generation AI
Configuring BitLocker via Microsoft Intune settings catalog
Announcing support of the new Microsoft Store apps during Windows Autopilot
Playlists, offline viewing and more in Stream (on SharePoint)
XDR attack disruption in action – Defending against a recent BEC attack
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Episode 298 - Break glass
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
In this episode I look at the recommended best practices for managing your emergency access or 'break glass; accounts in Microsoft 365. In the news we welcome the arrival of the Intune Suite and major update to Windows 11. Listen along for all the details.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
YouTube edition of this podcast
The Microsoft Intune Suite fuels cyber safety and IT efficiency
Total Identity Compromise: DART lessons on securing Active Directory
Skilling snack: Intro to Azure Active Directory
Defender for Endpoint(MDE): Integrate with Compliance & Conditional Access Policy
Mitigate risks with application block in Defender Vulnerability Management
SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop: February 2023
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Episode 296 - Sentinel
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
In this latest episode I take a quick look at Microsoft Sentinel as well as speak to the benefits and why if you are serious about cybersecurity you should be considering it in every environment. There is also the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Listen along and enjoy.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
YouTube edition of this podcast
2023 identity security trends and solutions from Microsoft
Seamless application access and lifecycle management for multi-tenant Azure AD organizations
Skilling up on Microsoft Security, compliance, and identity: Quarterly recap
2023 End-of-Support Milestone in Microsoft 365
New Microsoft Intune troubleshooting experience
Intune remote help introduction
Combatting Risky Sign-ins in Azure Active Directory
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Episode 292 - Microsoft 365 Backup
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
The editorial for this episode is an always controversial topic on backing up Microsoft/Office 365. I am going to highlight some of the facts that, unlike what some say, Microsoft does indeed backup customer data and you'll find all the links in the show notes.
This is the last episode before Christmas so thanks to all listeners for their support and I wish everyone a happy and safe time over the holidays. No break here, and I'll be back with the latest news and updates again soon.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
YouTube edition of this podcast
Use Access policies to require multiple administrative approvals
Introducing enhanced company branding for sign-in experiences in Azure AD
Office 365 company branding requirements have changed
New Admin Center Unifies Azure AD with Other Identity and Access Products
New Layout Options for OneNote on Windows are coming soon
Introducing Microsoft Teams Premium
Announcing new removable storage management features on Windows
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps data protection series: Understand your data types
Microsoft Security Product Reviews: Give product feedback & get rewarded!
Backup
Revisiting some facts around Microsoft 365 backup
Do you need to backup Office 365?
Microsoft policy on backup (Sept 2022)
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Episode 290 - Updates
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
I have a few updates from the Microsoft cloud for this episode followed by a discussion about Attack Surface Reduction Rules (ASR) and their importance in reducing your risk.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
YouTube edition of this podcast
Microsoft Outlook, your personal organizer, helps you be more productive and in control
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2022
Investigate incidents more effectively with the new attack story view in Microsoft 365 Defender
Announcing enhanced control for configuring Firewall rules with Windows Defender
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2022
New device control capabilities to manage removable storage media access in Microsoft Intune
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 1
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 2
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 3
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 4
Enable attack surface reduction rules
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Episode 288 - Ignite 2022 Update
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
I focus on the most important announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2022. There are updates across the complete range of Microsoft cloud services as well as new devices. I am super excited about both the new Surface Pro 9 as well as the new Intune premium licenses coming in March 2023. Listen in for all the latest information.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Introducing new Surface devices
Microsoft and Meta partner to deliver immersive experiences for the future of work and play
Announcements for files experiences in Microsoft 365 at Microsoft Ignite
Introducing the Microsoft Intune product family
Reduce your overall TCO with a new Microsoft Intune plan
Strengthen security and cut costs with an endpoint management you can count on
No More Local Admins - Ignite Special with Microsoft VP Steve Dispensa
Security best practices for managing across platforms with Endpoint Manager
What's new for Microsoft 365 admins at Microsoft Ignite 2022
Do more with video in Microsoft 365
Experience the Windows 365 app: public preview available now
What’s new in Security and Management in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams – Microsoft Ignite 2022
Empower partners and SMB customers to achieve more with Microsoft 365
Stories from DART: Taking the ware out of ransomware
What’s new in XDR at Microsoft Ignite
Save 50% on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
The future of low-code governance with Managed Environments for Power Platform
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Episode 287 - Updates
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
More updates from the Microsoft Cloud prior to Ignite in 2 weeks. Lost around security and the new Windows 11 22H2 update that is rolling out.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Forensic artifacts in Office 365 and where to find them
Defend your users from MFA fatigue attacks
Tamper protection will be turned on for all enterprise customers
Malicious OAuth applications used to compromise email servers and spread spam
What’s new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager – 2209 (September) edition
Work safer and smarter with the Windows 11 2022 Update
New Windows 11 security features are designed for hybrid work
Available today: The Windows 11 2022 Update
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
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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!