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The Azure Security Podcast

The Azure Security Podcast

Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos 127 Episodes Sep 22, 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 133: News about the Azure Key Vault Family
Episode 133: News about the Azure Key Vault Family Sep 22, 2026 2034 In this episode, Michael and Mark talk to Keith Prunella about the latest news out of the Azure Key Vault family of services.We also cover news about Microsoft Defender for Cloud support for Azure Container Apps, Confidential VMs for Azure Linux, a post from Michael about Threat Modeling and Post Quantum Cryptography, Project Perception and some Microsoft Security Adoption Framework (SAF) updates.
Episode 132 - Windows Server 2025 Security
Episode 132 - Windows Server 2025 Security Aug 26, 2026 2430 In this episode, Michael and Sarah talk to Orin Thomas about security improvements in Windows Server 2025. We realize this is an Azure podcast, but many people deploy Windows VMs!We also security news about CosmosDB, GitHub Copilot and Quantum development, ASP.NET and PQ hybrid TLS 1.3 and more!https://aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 131: What is MDASH?
Episode 131: What is MDASH? Jul 27, 2026 2049 In this packed episode, Michael, Sarah and Mark talk to Taesoo Kim about the new MDASH. We have lots of news this week, too, including Certificate Services in Window now support Post-Quantum ML-DSA certificates, Microsoft moving its Q-Day up to 2029, and lot more PQ news, Mark has a YouTube channel, securing AI agents, and a lot more!https:/aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 130: The Security Adoption Framework (SAF)
Episode 130: The Security Adoption Framework (SAF) Jul 10, 2026 2180 In this episode, Michael talks with podcast cohost Mark Simos about big updates to the Security Adoption Frame (SAF).We also cover news about Secure Boot for Trusted Launch VMs, and the Microsoft HSM Toolkit.https://aka.ms/azsecpod
Episode 129: John Savill's Top of Mind
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!)
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,

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