Everyday Defender

Chris & Koos

Everyday Defender provides snackable, practical tips and tricks based on real-world experience to help you secure your Microsoft cloud environments. Hosted by Microsoft MVPs Chris Goosen and Koos Goossens.

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    FEB 1

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    In this episode, Chris explores Agent 365 while Koos takes another look at Security Copilot. Since our last episode, several new announcements have dropped, making this a great time to dive in and see how these tools can help streamline the work of security teams. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2026/02/01/02x01_scu_later_alligator.html Follow us on your favourite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    36 min
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    SEASON 2 TRAILER

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    Not your regular episode but an announcement for our upcoming second season. Chris and I share what we've been working in preparations for season 2, and what you can expect from us during the upcoming year. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform or check us out on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CloudArchitects/podcasts)

    6 min
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    11/01/2025

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    📍 Live from Times Square, New York City 🇺🇸 This was the first edition of Experts Live in the United States, and we couldn't be more proud to be part of it! We wrap up Season One with a special in-person recording from Microsoft’s office in NYC during Experts Live US. No planning, no script – just good conversation, best practices, and bad Sentinel acronyms. 😉 Chris and Koos will both be talking about their sessions they gave at the event. Chris will discuss securitu baseline best-practices. And Koos will be sharing Sentinel tips from the field. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/11/01/01x12_df3ndr.eof.01.tar.gz.html Follow us on your favourite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    27 min
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    10/01/2025

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    In this episode Chris asks "To block or not to block?" as he looks at geo blocking in Conditional Access, while Koos explores the human element in cybersecurity. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/10/01/01x11_trust_me_im_a_keyboard_hid.html Follow us on your favourite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    52 min
  5. 01x10_lake_it_till_you_make_it.log

    09/02/2025

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    In this episode Koos takes a look at the recent release of Sentinel data lake and Chris shares 5 tips to help your Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) deployment. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/09/01/01x10_lake_it_till_you_make_it_log.html Follow us on your favourite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    53 min
  6. 01x09 | open_port_regrets.pcap

    08/01/2025

    01x09 | open_port_regrets.pcap

    In this episode Chris revisits Microsoft Entra Suite and takes a deep dive into GSA - Global Secure Access. Koos did a project recently where Defender for External Attack Surface Management (EASM) was also implemented. And he likes to share how awesome this product is, as well as share some practical tips and pitfalls you need to wary of. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/08/01/01x09_open_port_regrets_pcap.html Follow us on your favourite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    40 min
  7. 01x08 | copilot_reinstall.bat

    07/01/2025

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    In this episode Koos returns to a somewhat controversial topic - Security Copilot, but this time without the hype and of course with some practical tips. Chris introduces Microsoft Entra Suite in the first of two episodes taking a look at these capabilities. Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/07/01/01x08_copilot_reinstall_bat.html Follow us on your favorite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    45 min
  8. 01x07 | summarize harden(Tenant) | take 5

    06/02/2025

    01x07 | summarize harden(Tenant) | take 5

    In this episode Chris shares 5 things you should configure in Microsoft 365 to make your tenant more secure and Koos introduces "Summary Rules" in Microsoft Sentinel. What are "Summary Rules"? And what new opportunities might bring it to your logging strategies? Full show notes available on our blog: https://df3ndr.io/episodes/2025/06/02/01x07_summarize-harden-take5.html Follow us on your favorite podcast platform or check us out at https://df3ndr.io

    48 min
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Everyday Defender provides snackable, practical tips and tricks based on real-world experience to help you secure your Microsoft cloud environments. Hosted by Microsoft MVPs Chris Goosen and Koos Goossens.

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  • Creator
    Chris & Koos
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Everyday Defender