Episodes

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.
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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

Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Episode 289 - Updates
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
I look at a few deep blog posts from Ignite on Microsoft Teams and file experiences. I also share the latest information about Windows 11 22H2 update and then spend some time talking about Conditional Access in this episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
YouTube version of this podcast
What's New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2022
Announcements for files experiences in Microsoft 365 at Microsoft Ignite
Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11

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

Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Episode 286 - Updates
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Another round of updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Also trying a video version of the podcast on YouTube (link below). Also trying an 'editorial' section which this month is on Secure Score. Let me know what you think.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Storyline is in public preview

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.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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

Monday Mar 14, 2022
Episode 284 - Bryn Lewis
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this episode I speak with MVP Bryn Lewis about IoT and what services like Azure has available to help with these projects. If you are a 'make' or just want to get your hands dirty with some hardware, then this is the episode for you.
I'll also bring you up to date with all the latest news from the Microsoft Cloud.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2021.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Bryn Lewis - Github, Blog, Twitter
Hobbyist gear - Sparkfun, Adafruit
Hobbyist and Commercial gear - Tindie, Seeed Studio, Microelektonica
Low Power wireless - Things network, Dragino, RAKWireless
Machine Learning on the Edge - Edge impluse, ML.NET
.NET on the edge - nanoframework, GHI
New security solutions to help secure SMB

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

Friday Jan 07, 2022
Episode 282 - Shiva Ford
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
I'm joined by Shiva Ford from Microsoft to talk about the importance of community and how it has formed a major part of the success of many people in the industry.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2021.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Shiva Ford - Twitter

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