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The Azure Security Podcast

The Azure Security Podcast

Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos 127 episodes Latest Jun 2, 2026

A twice-monthly podcast dedicated to all things relating to Security, Privacy, Compliance and Reliability on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. Hosted by Microsoft security experts, Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos.

Episodes

Episode 129: John Savill's Top of Mind Jun 12, 2026 2555 In this episode, Michael and Sarah interview a man who needs no introduction, John Savill, the CTO of America's Markets and Industries at Microsoft. In this episode, John talks about a few security items that are top of mind for him, and what he is hearing from customers. We also covered news from Microsoft Build, Michael's new book, as well as the latest post-quantum crypto news.https://aka.ms/a
Episode 128: Post Quantum Cryptography Jun 2, 2026 3321 In this episode Mark talks with guest Jack Richins and co-host Michael Howard about post-quantum cryptography and the upcoming 'Q-Day'.Jack and Michael explain what steps Microsoft is taking and what steps customers can take to reduce exposure to this looming threat.This episode was prompted because Michael has moved from the Microsoft Red Team to the Post Quantum team in Azure Security.There is n
Episode 126: Microsoft Baseline Security Mode Mar 21, 2026 2161 In this episode, Michael and Sarah talk to Sophie Ke and Dave Minasyan about Microsoft Baseline Security Mode, a new feature to help ease security settings. We also cover the latest Azure security news including Microsoft 365 E7, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure Blob Storage SFTP, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and new Confidential VM types. https://aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 125: Origins of MITRE ATT&CK Feb 27, 2026 2079 In this episode Michael and Mark 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. We also discuss how the framework is used in the industry and its impact on cybersecurity.We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure Monitor, Azure Application Gateway, AKS, Azure Front Door, AMD v6 Confidential VMs, and xxxh
Episode 124: Microsoft Security Response Center for AI Jan 30, 2026 1745 In this episode Michael talks to Raji Vanninathan about the Microsoft Security Response Center for AI. We also cover security news about AKS Deployment Safeguards policies. https://aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 123: Agentic Identity Jan 21, 2026 2177 In this episode, Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Nick Wryter about agentic AI identity, with a big focus on least privilege issues. We also cover news about:Microsoft AI TourAzure Database for PostgresSQLAzure MCP Server for Azure Confidential LedgerApplication Gateway, FIPS 140-2 and TLSOutbound internet access from VMsAzure NetApp Files and Ransomware protectionAzure Cosmos DB Mirroringhttps://a
Episode 121: New Open Group Security Standards Documentation Nov 21, 2025 2872 In this episode Michael and Sarah talk with co-host Mark Simos about new security standards documentation from the Open Group. It's a long episode but worth it!We also discuss Azure Security news about Private Endpoints, Azure Front Door, Azure WAF CAPTCHA, Azure Sphere, Private Link Service Direct Connect, Azure Integrated HSM, Azure Firewall pre-scaling and observed capacity metric, and Microsof
Episode 120: The Zero Trust Workshop (and so much more!) Oct 29, 2025 3531 In this episode Michael talks with guest Merill Fernando about the Zero Trust Workshop, but we also spend time talking about all things identity! Merill's final thought is pure gold, too!The only bit of news is about Azure SQL DB and how TDE key management during restore,
Episode 119: Pedantic Security Wording and Taxonomies Oct 9, 2025 2399 In this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk with guest Ryen Macababbad, Principal Security Program Manager at Microsoft about her current work on standardizing security terminology and taxonomy across Microsoft. Also, how getting terminology right is important to security, especially for those with neurodiverse conditions, such as autism.We also discuss Azure Security news about the Microsoft AI
Episode 118 - Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Computing with Mark Russinovich Sep 19, 2025 2011 In this episode Michael and Mark talk with guest Mark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Deputy CISO and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Azure about quantum cryptography and quantum computing and its implications for security and the future. NOTE: There's a portion where Mark and Michael talk about a quote made by Richard Feynman about understanding technical topics, but this is actually attribu
Episode 117: Cloud Gaming Security Aug 29, 2025 2609 In this episode Michael and Sarah talk to Russ Rogers from the Xbox team about gaming security in general and Xbox specifically. This is the first time we have covered the topic! There is also so much news, we really list all the announcements here! It's about 9 mins of security news! https://aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 116: Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake Jul 31, 2025 2403 In this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Mark Kendrick about Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake. We also cover news about The Open Group - Roles and Glossary standards, Security Adoption Module 5 - Data Security, Microsoft Azure Cloud HSM, WAF and Containers, PostgreSQL and PowerBI, Azure Managed Lustre, and more. Also, Sarah mentions some Developer Security YouTube videos coming out from MS Buil

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