Ctrl+Alt+Azure

Tobias Zimmergren, Jussi Roine
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Ctrl+Alt+Azure

This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft, including Microsoft Azure, and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.

  1. 5D AGO

    281 - Securing Microsoft Entra

    This week, we take a look at fresh guidance from Microsoft on increasing security for Microsoft Entra. It's an interesting guide - easily digestible, solid advice, and very actionable recommendations. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:50) - Show content starts. Show links- Securing Microsoft Entra-guidance- Give us feedback!

    32 min

  2. MAR 5

    280 - A lap around Azure AI Foundry Agents (preview)

    This week, we look at building agents using Azure AI Foundry. What's an agent, and why should you care? What's the process for building an agent? And where does Copilot Studio stand in here? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:05) - Show content starts. Show links- Azure AI Foundry: Agents (preview) - Introducing Azure AI Agent service - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 267: Building AI apps with Microsoft.Extensions.AI - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 269: Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents with Paolo Pialorsi - Give us feedback!

    39 min

  3. FEB 26

    279 - Backing up the cloud

    This week, we focus on disaster recovery - specifically, backups. Should you back up the cloud? All of Azure and Microsoft 365? Or nothing? We consider the different viewpoints, options, and possibilities. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:00) - Show content starts. Show links- I Ran 9 Popular LLMs on Raspberry Pi 5; Here's What I Found- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 218: Azure SQL Backup and Recovery- EntraExporter- Give us feedback!

    33 min

  4. FEB 19

    278 - Microsoft Tech Updates

    In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:50) - Show content starts. Show links- Azure Data Studio retirement- DNSSEC in Azure DNS Public Zones- Deepseek-R1 in Azure AI Foundry Microsoft Sentinel:- What's new in Microsoft Sentinel- Announcing Public Preview: New STIX Objects in Microsoft Sentinel - (Request access to STIX tables) https://forms.office.com/r/903VU5x3hz?origin=lprLink- Enable the data connector for Microsoft's threat intelligence  Find us on Bluesky:- Tobias Zimmergren (@zimmergren.net) — Bluesky- Jussi Roine • Microsoft MVP (@jussiroine.com) — Bluesky  - Give us feedback!

    24 min

  5. FEB 12

    277 - Five things you should start doing for operational security

    Let's talk OpSec! In practice - we share five indispensable things you shuold adopt today - if you haven't - to ensure you are following proper operational security approaches when dealing with customer data, connectivity, and work in general. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:20) - Show content starts. Show links- Windows LAPS overview | Microsoft Learn - Tailscale- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode #235: Understanding Entra SSE- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode #036: All things Security with Sami Laiho - Give us feedback!

    38 min

  6. FEB 5

    276 - The State of Zero Trust in 2025

    It's been a couple of years since we last looked at the state of Zero Trust. In this week's episode, we discuss Zero Trust as we see it today. What is it, and is it widely adopted already? What should you consider if you're going to Zero Trust? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:54) - Show content starts. Show links- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Trust no-one! A look at Zero Trust in 2022 - Zero Trust and Copilot- Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP800-207)- The Evolution of Zero Trust in the Financial Sector:… | Synpulse - Give us feedback!

    35 min

  7. JAN 29

    275 - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024

    This week, we review the Microsoft Digital Defense report 2024. We did the same previously for 2023, so this time, we'll look at what's interesting in the report and what to focus on with security. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:30) - Show content starts. Show links- Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024- Microsoft blog: Escalating cyber threats - Give us feedback!

    40 min

  8. JAN 22

    274 - CIS Benchmark for Microsoft 365 v4.0.0

    This week, we discuss the newly updated CIS Benchmark guidance for Microsoft 365. What is it, and why should you use it? We walk through the areas of the benchmark, how to do it, and what to do with the results. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:23) - Show content starts. Show links- CIS-CAT® Pro - A powerful tool for automating CIS Benchmark assessment and reporting- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 258 - Approaching security assessments for your Microsoft tenant - Give us feedback!

    33 min
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    This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft, including Microsoft Azure, and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.

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    • Creator
      Tobias Zimmergren, Jussi Roine
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      281
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      Copyright (©) 2025 Tobias Zimmergen & Jussi Roine
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      Ctrl+Alt+Azure

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