The Azure Security Podcast

Your twice-monthly Azure Security podcast. News and security chats with special guests. Hosted by @marksimos, @_sarahyo, @michael_howard and @Cyber_batgirl.

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This episode is prompted in part because @michael_howard has a new job in post Quantum team in Azure Security!

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Episode #128 is out! In this episode we talk with guest Jack Richins about post quantum cryptography and the looming Q-Day. Jack and @michael_howard explain what steps Microsoft is taking and what steps you can take to reduce exposure to this loomig threat. Plus, the news!

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Episode #127 is out! We have @sherrod_im back with us to talk about some of the latest tactics and strategies used by threat actors and wander into the AI security weeds. Plus, the news!

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Episode #126 is out! In this episode we speak to Dave Minasyan and Sophie Ke about the Microsoft Security baseline. Plus, the news!

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Episode #125 is out! @michael_howard and @MarkSimos talk with guest Blake Strom about the origins of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, how it was developed, and how it has evolved over time. Also, the news!

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Episode #124 is out! In this episode @michael_howard speaks to Raji Vanninathan about the @msftsecresponse for AI. We also cover security news about AKS Deployment Safeguards policies.

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Happy new year! Episode #123 is out! In this episode we with guest @WryterWrites about agentic identity, what it is, why it matters, and how to secure it.

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Episode #122 is out! This episode we discuss some of the security updates and announcements from Ignite 2025

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Episode #121 is out! We turn the tables and speak to @MarkSimos about new material from The Open Group. It's a long episode but worth it! Also, the news!

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Episode #120 is out! We speak to @merill about the Zero Trust Workshop, but we also spend time talking about all things identity! Merill's final thought is pure gold. Also, the news!

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Episode #119 is out! In this episode, we speak to Ryen Macababbad about her current work on standardizing security terminology and taxonomy across Microsoft. Plus, the news!

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Episode #118 is out! In this episode we speak to the one and only Mark Russinovich about quantum computing and its implications for security and the future.

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Episode #117 is out! In this episode we speak to @v3rtig0 about gaming security. Also, the news!

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Episode #116 is out! In this episode we talk to Mark Kendrick about everything to do with Sentinel data lake. Also, the news!

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Episode #115 is out! We talk to Den Delimarksy about the current posture of Model Context Protocol (MCP). Den serves on the committee that oversees MCP.

Also, the news!

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Episode #114 is out! In this episode @michael_howard talks with guests Pieter Vanhove and Pratim Dasgupta security updates in SQL Server 2025. Also, the news!

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Episode #113 is out! In this episode we speak to Craig Nelson about red teaming within Microsoft. He shares his insightful thoughts about how red teaming is a critical piece for protecting both the Azure platform and Microsoft. Also, the news!

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Episode #111 is out! In this episode we speak with Dr Amanda Minnich about securing agentic AI systems, and the new security challenges they face. Also, the news!

[Michael Howard @michael_howard]

@sukumarraju @AzureSecPod @MarkSimos @Cyber_batgirl @_sarahyo yup - tomorrow - we've all been incredibly busy! thanks for your continued listening and I am glad you like the podcast.

[Raju Golla @sukumarraju]

⁦@AzureSecPod⁩ ⁦@MarkSimos⁩ ⁦@michael_howard⁩ ⁦@Cyber_batgirl⁩ ⁦@_sarahyo⁩ Hi, looking forward to the last two episodes. Hope they will be here soon? Thanks https://t.co/s63nUV0115