Let's Talk Azure!

Written by: Alan Armstrong & Sam Foot
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  • Listen with Alan Armstrong and Sam Foot as we talk about all things Microsoft Azure! We are both technical consultants working with Azure day in, day out. Alan focuses on Identity and Security automation while Sam is a .NET developer deploying PaaS and SaaS solutions on Azure. Each episode we have a topic we cover and we highlight some key news that we are interested in. No fluff, sales or products here, just two technical people having a light hearted chat.
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  • S6E3 - How can CSPM help fortify your defences

    S6E3 - How can CSPM help fortify your defences
    Jan 31 2025

    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

    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 mins
  • S6E2 - Securing the API Gateway: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Defender for APIs

    S6E2 - Securing the API Gateway: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Defender for APIs
    Jan 24 2025

    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.

    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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S6E1 - Microsoft updates December - new products and features released

    S6E1 - Microsoft updates December - new products and features released
    Jan 17 2025

    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 mins

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