Out of Band: A Microsoft Security Podcast

🎙️Out of Band is back with a big episode covering some of the most interesting developments in the Microsoft security world. We dig into the future of storage with Project Silica, unpack the MDASH announcement, talk through the Global Security Community update and events, and run through what is new in Microsoft Intune and Defender XDR. We also look ahead at what is coming next across the ecosystem.In this episode:✨ Project Silica...

🎙️Out of Band is back with a big episode. We say farewell to Shehan, welcome Mat to the crew, catch up on what’s been happening, and unpack some of the latest Microsoft news, including the new Microsoft 365 E7 SKU and what’s actually included.In this episode:✨ Farewelling Shehan and looking back on the journey✨ Welcoming Mat as he joins the podcast✨ What’s been happening lately across work, life, and the communit...

🎙️We’re back for another episode of Out of Band - kicking off the year with fresh energy, a few life updates, and a whole lot of Microsoft Security goodness.In this episode, we dive into:✨ Holiday catch‑ups - how the crew survived the Christmas break✨ What’s New across the stack - Intune, Defender, Purview, Entra✨ New Microsoft Security certifications - what’s worth your time✨ A call for guests - want to join us ...

🎙️This is our last episode for this year and in this, we talk about some exciting stuff including,🚀Zero Trust Assessment Tool: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/zero-trust/assessment/overview🚀Security & AI Announcements at Ignite 2025: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftthreatprotectionblog/ignite-2025-whats-new-in-microsoft-defender/4469996🚀Andrew's experience on Microsoft Sentinel Workspace Manager...

🎙️In this special duo episode, Anthony and Andrew reunite to unpack the biggest announcements from Microsoft Secure 2025. From the latest innovations across the Microsoft Security platform to the evolving role of AI in our professional and personal lives, it’s a conversation that blends deep technical insight with the kind of candid banter our listeners have come to expect.Whether you’re navigating Zero Trust strategie...

In this special episode, we’re joined by returning guest speaker Mat Clark, stepping in for one of our regular hosts. Together, we dive into the latest in Microsoft security, what Mat has been working on, and what else is happening in our lives. Whether you’re an IT pro, security leader, or just curious about the evolving cyber landscape, this conversation blends expert insight with the relaxed, candid style our listene...

🎙️In this episode, we dive into the latest advances across the Microsoft Security suite, share the excitement (and nerves!) as two of our hosts await their MVP renewals, and unpack the shifting cyber threat landscape that’s shaping IT defenses around the world.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵Follow us on our Socials:🔗LinkedIn https://www.linke...

🎙️In this episode, we discuss about Microsoft Copilot and Agents in general and some of the special scenarios where Copilot can directly help you to get things done. We also go through the What's new on Entra, Intune, Defender, and the Security related takeaways from the recent events.#MicrosoftIntune #Microsoft #Security #Entra #MicrosoftEntra #MicrosoftDefender---------------------------------------------------------------------...

🎙️In this episode, the gang is in the same place for the first time in Adelaide, and with a special guest, Mat Clark. It was a very interesting session filled with laughs and, more importantly, the thoughts shared about Cyber Citizen responsibilities and awareness.Mat is a Cloud and Security Architect from Avanade, and we were discussing his book S.E.C.U.R.E and the security tool "SecureAlias".✨Get to know Mat:LinkedIn: https://ww...

🎙️ Before Redmond: MVP Origins - In this special episode, we dive into the inspiring journeys of two of our Microsoft MVPs.

Hear firsthand how they earned this prestigious title, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way.

It's a candid and motivating discussion about community contributions, growth, and the passion that drives them.

Whether you're aiming to be an MVP or simply enjoy a good story, thi...

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is always a double-edged sword, and if you allow it in your organization, you have to do it right. By keeping that theme across the whole discussion, we discuss Conditional Access Policies and how you can protect BYO Devices with them by providing that first line of defense and during other activities. We also dive deep into Conditional Access Policies in general on how to get started and map it with th...