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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. aka.ms/azsecpod ©2020-2025 Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriquez, and Mark Simos.

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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 cybersec... more

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.

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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:

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* Azure Database for PostgresSQL

* Azure MCP Server for Azure Conf... more

In this episode Michael, Sarah and Mark discuss security-related topics from the recent Microsoft Ignite 2025 event. Lots of AI-related security topics, including using AI for security and defending AI systems. Bitlocker, Windows and so much more!

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Blake Strom
Security researcher focused on XDR and SIEM, previously at Mitre
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 125: Origins of MITRE ATT&CK
Nick Wryter
Principal Product Manager focusing on securing access to AI agents
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 123: Agentic Identity
Merill Fernando
Works in the Microsoft Entra Customer Experience Team
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 120: The Zero Trust Workshop (and so much more!)
Ryen Macababbad
Principal Security Program Manager at Microsoft, part of the enterprise security team
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 119: Pedantic Security Wording and Taxonomies
Mark Russinovich
Chief Technology Officer of Azure and Technical Fellow at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 118 - Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Computing with Mark Russinovich
Russ Rogers
Security expert with a background in penetration testing and red teaming, currently working at Xbox.
Xbox
Episode: Episode 117: Cloud Gaming Security
Mark Kendrick
Principal product manager focusing on Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 116: Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake
Den Delimarsky
Principal Product Engineer at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 115: Security in Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Pieter Vanhove
Product Manager in the Data Platform Security Team specializing in data encryption.
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 114: SQL Server 2025 Security Improvements

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Michael Howard
Co-host and expert in Microsoft security, contributing in-depth knowledge on cloud security and compliance.
Sarah Young
Co-host focusing on cloud security topics, providing insights from her experience in Microsoft security.
Mark Simos
Co-host experienced in security governance and cloud solutions at Microsoft.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
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    Really been enjoying the content and good range of guests talking about Azure security features

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Episode 125: Origins of MITRE ATT&CK
Q: How did ATT&CK evolve to become a de facto standard, and what was the journey like?
The framework started as an internal Mitre effort focused on observable attacker behavior rather than just IOCs, gained traction through red/blue team exercises, and was published publicly around 2015 after extensive internal socialization and pre-publication reviews; its value as a behavioral model rather than a checklist helped it gain broad adoption.
Episode 125: Origins of MITRE ATT&CK
Q: Could you give us an overview of what actually is in Mitre ATT&CK and how it's structured?
At a high level, ATT&CK is organized as a matrix of tactics (the attacker's objectives) with techniques and sub-techniques beneath them. Each technique includes details on how it might be observed, real-world examples, applicable platforms, and mitigation or detection guidance, creating a common language for describing attacker activity.
Episode 124: Microsoft Security Response Center for AI
Q: If you had one piece of advice to leave our listeners with, what would it be?
The Microsoft AI Security and Safety team is always looking for AI security researchers to help improve Microsoft products through collaborative bug reporting.
Episode 123: Agentic Identity
Q: So Nick, what does a day in the life of you look like?
It involves meeting with customers, researching AI, and collaborating across Microsoft.
Episode 120: The Zero Trust Workshop (and so much more!)
Q: How does Microsoft incorporate feedback into their security practices?
Microsoft continually updates their workshops and practices based on the latest learnings and feedback from customer experiences.

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Focused on Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Reliability on the Microsoft Cloud Platform, this podcast features discussions led by experts in the field, exploring critical topics like AI safety, cybersecurity protocols, and the implications of emerging technologies. Through a blend of insights, the hosts engage with knowledgeable guests who contribute to understanding complex concepts such as Zero Trust security, generative AI, and the evolving landscape of identity management. The podcast not only educates listeners about current challenges but also shares strategies and best practices to enhance security posture in cloud environments, making it a valuable resource for IT professionals and organizations navigating the digital security lan... more

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