Cloudy with a Chance of Insights

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. They explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly the relevance of VPNs and the emergence of SASE. The conversation also touches on the concept of Residuality Theory in software architecture, emphasizing flexibility over perfection. The episode concludes with insights on Microsoft's innovative collaboration with Coldplay and reflections on the global tech market dynamics.LINKSAnnouncing The Stargate Projecthttps://openai.com/index/announcing-the-stargate-project/Microsoft and OpenAI evolve partnership to drive the next phase of AIhttps://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/01/21/microsoft-and-openai-evolve-partnership-to-drive-the-next-phase-of-ai/UK chip firm Arm sale by Softbank collapses amid competition fearshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60297874PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crr05jykzkxoReeves Says Regulators Are Holding Back Britain’s Growthhttps://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/reeves-says-regulators-holding-back-124058118.htmlWhat is secure access service edge (SASE)?https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-saseAdvanced Software Architecture with Residualityhttps://ddd.academy/introduction-to-residuality-theory/Coldplay evolves the fan experience with Microsoft AI< br />https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/coldplay-evolves-the-fan-experience-with-microsoft-ai/Cisco AI Summithttps://www.ciscoaisummit.com/

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.LINKSCISA Publishes Microsoft Expanded Cloud Log Playbook.https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-publishes-microsoft-expanded-cloud-log-implementation-playbookCloudflare Mitigates Record Breadking 5.6Tbps DDoS attackhttps://blog.cloudflare.com/ddos-threat-report-for-2024-q4IBM Traininghttps://skillsbuild.orgLessons from Red Teaming 100 Gen AI Products https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-cloud/blog/2025/01/14/enhancing-ai-safety-insights-and-lessons-from-red-teaming/?msockid=2db0be1eba176e053806ab29bbf76ff3

UPDATE: Apologies, I uploaded the incorrect audio file, this has now been resolvedIn 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, #cybersecurityLINKS:IBM Secure by Designhttps://ibm.co/3Pr3effMicrosoft Secure Futures Initiativehttps://ibm.co/3Pr3effGeico Repatriates Workloads to On-Premiseshttps://bit.ly/40v067hApple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alertshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge93de21n0oMark Russinovich - MSFT Bloghttps://bit.ly/4a7AwtnOpen Quantum Safe Projecthttps://openquantumsafe.org

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.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Insights02:30 Exploring Meister: A PowerShell-Based Tool for Security Configuration10:10 Understanding Zero Trust and Identity Management12:50 Oversharing Controls in M365: Risks and Solutions20:50 The Importance of Data Security and User Trust26:43 Microsoft's 100% Coverage of the MITRE Attack Framework39:10 New Features in Microsoft Sentinel for Security PostureTAGS:#microsoftcloud, #Azure, #M365, #Microsoft365, #ZeroTrust, #zerotrustsecurity, #Maester, #SentonelLINKS:Companion Site:https://themicrosoftcloudblog.comMasterhttps://maester.dev/Introducing SOC Optimization Recommendations Based on Similar Organizationshttps://bit.ly/3DwRgxMGet ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint Advanced Managementhttps://bit.ly/3Dx2VwyMicrosoft 365 Defender demonstrates 100 percent protection coverage in the 2023 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluationshttps://bit.ly/3DwrxWg

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 1Show NotesAzure Localhttps://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/local/?msockid=2db0be1eba176e053806ab29bbf76ff3Radiushttps://docs.radapp.io/Azure Bastion Premiumhttps://azure.microsoft.com/de-de/blog/enhance-your-security-capabilities-with-azure-bastion-premiumAzure AD API - End of Lifehttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/identity/action-required-azure-ad-graph-api-retirement/4090533News / Interesting StuffMicrosoft dangles $10K for hackers to hijack LLM email servicehttps://www.theregister.com/2024/12/09/microsoft_llm_prompt_injection_challenge/To fab or not.https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/10/gelsinger_departure_intel_futureGirl band or boy band?!https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidrrowley_microsoft-christmas-pop-activity-7270727842861092864-dyGxMarS - A unified financial market simulation engine in the era of generative foundation modelshttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/mars-a-unified-financial-market-simulation-engine-in-the-era-of-generative-foundation-models/Microsoft AI Chipshttps://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-launches-two-data-center-infrastructure-chips-speed-ai-applications-2024-11-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.comMicrosoft Hacking Eventhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/11/19/24299999/microsoft-zero-day-quest-hacking-event-ai-cloud-security?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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.ReferencesMicrosoft Ignite - On Demandhttps://ignite.microsoft.com/en-USMicrosoft Ignite Keynotehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YiB2OvK6sYWindows 365 Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXS8VhtosGICross Subscription Load Balancershttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-balancer/cross-subscription-overviewChinese Research Team Breaks RSA Encryptionhttps://www.techno-science.net/en/news/chinese-researchers-succeed-in-breaking-rsa-encryption-using-quantum-computer-N25990.htmlConservationists Turn to AI in Battle to Save Red Squirrelshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vwy30pv8oMicrosoft Update Fun and GamesWindows 2025: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/windows_2025_surprise_install/?td=rt-3aExchange: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/15/microsoft_exchange_buggy_patchCopilot Analyticshttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftvivablog/introducing-copilot-analytics-to-measure-ai-impact-on-your-business/4301717These 2 Hackers Have Created Real X-Ray Specshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/10/04/these-2-hackers-have-created-real-x-ray-specs/