Cloudy with a Chance of Insights (Richard Hogan, David Rowley and Cyrus Irandoust)
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| 24 Feb 2025 | Entra God Mode, Intune MAC OS Update, Data Formulator & Impact of GenAI on Critical Thinking | 00:40:01 | |
In this episode of Cloudy with the Chance of Insights, the bi-weekly Microsoft Cloud Podcast. The hosts discuss various topics related to Microsoft Cloud technology, including the new God Mode feature in Entra, enhancements in Intune for MAC security, and recent data breaches affecting organisations like the British Museum and HPE. The conversation emphasises the importance of security hygiene, user access management, and the need for organisations to adapt to modern endpoint management solutions. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of technology governance, data automation, and the implications of generative AI on critical thinking. They discuss the importance of security in technology, the challenges of managing insider risks, and the need for practical data transformation tools. The conversation also highlights the role of confidence in AI outputs and the emerging concept of shadow IT, emphasising the necessity for organisations to adapt to these changes.
Securing DeepSeek and other AI systems with Microsoft Security
HPE notifies employees of data breach after Russian Office 365 hack
Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2j15r1g09o
The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Reported Reductions in Cognitive Effort and Confidence Effects From a Survey of Knowledge Workers
Data Formulator: A concept-driven, AI-powered approach to data visualisation
Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglyjn7le2ko
Gaining Insight into Entra's "God Mode" for Azure https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gaining-insight-entras-god-mode-azure-john-savill-yehrc/
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9qjde4wnqo
Intune for MAC OS - Pre-install and post-install script
Payloadless packaged
New application types in MacOS:https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/intunecustomersuccess/understanding-application-types-in-microsoft-intune-for-macos/4373987 | |||
| 03 Jan 2025 | Introduction to Maester, Oversharing Controls in M365 & Zero Trust | 00:42:59 | |
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss various topics related to Microsoft Cloud, including the Meister tool for security configuration, the concept of Zero Trust, oversharing controls in M365, and the importance of data security. They also highlight Microsoft's achievement of 100% coverage of the MITRE attack framework and new features in Microsoft Sentinel for security posture assessment. The conversation emphasises the need for proactive security measures and user adoption in organisations. CHAPTERS TAGS: #microsoftcloud, #Azure, #M365, #Microsoft365, #ZeroTrust, #zerotrustsecurity, #Maester, #Sentonel
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| 13 Dec 2024 | Azure Local, Radius & Azure Bastion Service | 00:49:38 | |
On this week's episode, Cyrus provides an overview of Azure Local a new service which builds on the existing Azure Stack HCI service, whilst David introduces Richard to Radius, which is a cloud-native application platform that enables developers and IT operators to collaborate on delivering and managing cloud-native applications. Richard then highlights some changes to the Azure Bastion Service and the deprecation of the Azure AD API service. We then cover some general IT news or interesting items we discovered over the last week, including a potential new Christmas No 1 Show Notes
Azure Local
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/local/?msockid=2db0be1eba176e053806ab29bbf76ff3
News / Interesting Stuff Microsoft dangles $10K for hackers to hijack LLM email service
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/09/microsoft_llm_prompt_injection_challenge/
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| 10 Jan 2025 | 2024 Retrospective and Thoughts on 2025 | 00:48:32 | |
UPDATE: Apologies, I uploaded the incorrect audio file, this has now been resolved In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts reflect on the past year in Microsoft Cloud, discussing key highlights and looking forward to future trends. They emphasize the growing importance of security, shifts in security practices, and the shared responsibility model. The conversation also delves into challenges in cloud migration, the future of quantum computing, and the intersection of AI and quantum technologies. KEYWORDS: #MicrosoftCloud, #security, #quantumcomputing, #AI, #cloudmigration, #cybersecurity LINKS: IBM Secure by Design Microsoft Secure Futures Initiative Geico Repatriates Workloads to On-Premises Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts Mark Russinovich - MSFT Blog Open Quantum Safe Project | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | The Kaito Project, Microsoft AI Tour London, IBM Cyber Range and Apple vs UK Government | EPO8 | 00:30:23 | |
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', thehosts discuss various topics related to Microsoft Cloud, AI tools, cybersecurity, and recent technological developments. They share insights from the Microsoft AI Tour, the benefitsof accessibly from Generative AI, and experiences from an IBM Cyber Range exercise. The conversation also delves into the implications ofgovernment requests for encrypted data and recent tech developments, including tools for reporting phishing emails and releasing classic game source codes.
LINKS The Microsoft AI Tour - London https://aitour.microsoft.com/en-US/london The Kaito Project https://github.com/kaito-project/kaito Microsoft Dragon Copilot provides the healthcareindustry’s first unified voice AI assistant that enables clinicians tostreamline clinical documentation, surface information and automate tasks New sales agents accessible in Microsoft 365 Copilot helpteams close more deals, faster. IBM Cyber Range https://www.ibm.com/services/xforce-cyber-range IBM Completes Acquisition of HashiCorp, CreatesComprehensive, End-to-End Hybrid Cloud Platform MSFTRecon: : A Powerful Reconnaissance Tool For Microsoft 365 And Azure | |||
| 29 Nov 2024 | Planes, Microsoft Ignite and Squirrels | 00:50:55 | |
This week's episode covers Richard's travel woes, a recap of Microsoft Ignite, and a round-up of some of the more interesting (at least to us) news stories from the past couple of weeks. References Microsoft Ignite - On Demand https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US Microsoft Ignite Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YiB2OvK6sY Windows 365 Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXS8VhtosGI Cross Subscription Load Balancers https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-balancer/cross-subscription-overview Chinese Research Team Breaks RSA Encryption https://www.techno-science.net/en/news/chinese-researchers-succeed-in-breaking-rsa-encryption-using-quantum-computer-N25990.html Conservationists Turn to AI in Battle to Save Red Squirrels https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vwy30pv8o Microsoft Update Fun and Games Windows 2025: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/windows_2025_surprise_install/?td=rt-3a Exchange: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/15/microsoft_exchange_buggy_patch Copilot Analytics https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftvivablog/introducing-copilot-analytics-to-measure-ai-impact-on-your-business/4301717 These 2 Hackers Have Created Real X-Ray Specs https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/10/04/these-2-hackers-have-created-real-x-ray-specs/ | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | M365 Expanded Logs, Red Teaming & DDoS Attacks | EP05 | Cloudy with a Chance of Insights | 00:42:29 | |
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss recent developments in Microsoft Cloud, focusing on security updates related to Exchange Online, the implications of red teaming in AI security, and the growing threat of DDoS attacks. They also touch on the challenges in the cybersecurity field, including the shortage of professionals and the costs associated with defending against attacks. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive measures and collaboration in enhancing cloud security. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the latest advancements in AI and storage technologies. They wrap up by discussing the importance of understanding cloud-native concepts, emphasizing the need for scalable, resilient, and portable applications. The conversation also highlights the emergence of micro VMs and the role of Rust in enhancing security and efficiency in cloud environments. LINKS CISA Publishes Microsoft Expanded Cloud Log Playbook. Cloudflare Mitigates Record Breadking 5.6Tbps DDoS attack IBM Training https://skillsbuild.org Lessons from Red Teaming 100 Gen AI Products | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | The Journey Begins | 00:30:10 | |
Pilot episode of a new series where Richard Hogan, David Rowley and Cyrus Irandoust discuss all things Microsoft Cloud, tech in general as well as reminiscing about old tech and other items of a bygone age. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Project Stargate, Coldplay + AI, SASE vs SSE & Residuality | EP06 | Cloudy with a Chance of Insights | 00:30:19 | |
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss the latest developments in the Microsoft Cloud space, including OpenAI's Project Stargate and its implications for AI investments.
LINKS Announcing The Stargate Project | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Identity Governance, SMB's & Cybercrime, Azure Landing Zones and Iced Coffee | EP09 | 00:52:53 | |
This week the hosts discuss various topics related toMicrosoft Cloud, including the significance of JML processes for account security, the challenges of managing permissions and access control, the launch of serverless GPUs, strategies for infrastructure landing zones, and the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by small and medium businesses (SMBs). The conversation emphasises the necessity for organisationsto be proactive in their security measures and to remain informed about the latest technological developments.
This discussion explores the critical issues surroundingcybersecurity for small businesses, underscoring the vulnerabilities they encounter and the significance of tailored security solutions. Cyrus addresses the alarming statistics regarding consumer attacks, the role of Microsoft in delivering security solutions for SMBs, and the broaderimplications of cybercrime on small enterprises. The discussion also touches upon user experience incybersecurity measures and innovative methods to raise awareness about security threats. SHOW NOTES Announcing GA for Azure Container Apps Serverless GPU
Level up your defense: protect against attacks usingstale user accounts
The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2024 https://www.hiscox.co.uk/cyberreadiness
Smart Choices, Strong Foundations: Selecting the RightInfrastructure Approach
Unveiling Kubernetes lateral movement and attack pathswith Microsoft Defender for Cloud
March Windows updates mistakenly uninstall Copilot
FBI Cyber Internet Crime Report https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2023_IC3Report.pdf
Lakera Gandalf https://gandalf.lakera.ai/do-not-tell-and-block
NASA Sonification’s https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/multimedia/sonifications/
and just for David (which is scarily accurate) Ross from Friends showing his music/Keyboard Skills
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Cloudy with a Chance of Insights 02:15 JML Processes and Account Security 08:10 Managing Permissions and Access Control 13:17 Serverless GPUs and Cost Management 16:50 Infrastructure Landing Zone Strategies 21:26 Cybersecurity in the SMB Market 22:35 Cybersecurity Landscape for Small Businesses 30:12 Microsoft's Security Solutions for SMBs 36:04 The Impact of Cybercrime on Small Enterprises 40:35 User Experience in Cybersecurity 49:37 Innovative Approaches to Cybersecurity Awareness | |||