Let's Talk Azure!

By: Alan Armstrong & Sam Foot
  • Summary

  • Listen with Alan Armstrong and Sam Foot as we talk about all things Microsoft Azure! We are both technical consultants working with Azure day in, day out. Alan focuses on Identity and Security automation while Sam is a .NET developer deploying PaaS and SaaS solutions on Azure. Each episode we have a topic we cover and we highlight some key news that we are interested in. No fluff, sales or products here, just two technical people having a light hearted chat.
    Copyright 2025
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Episodes
  • S6E2 - Securing the API Gateway: A Deep Dive into Microsoft Defender for APIs
    Jan 24 2025

    In this episode, we explore the critical world of API security through the lens of Microsoft Defender for APIs. Join us as we discuss how this tool can safeguard your APIs in increasingly cloud-centric environments.

    Topics Covered:

    • Introduction to Defender for APIs
      • What it is and why it matters in today's cloud landscape.
      • Who should care about API security?
    • Key Features of Defender for APIs
      • Inventory management and visibility.
      • Security findings and vulnerability assessment.
      • Real-time threat detection based on OWASP API Top 10.
      • Integration with other Azure and security tools.
    • Benefits for Businesses
      • Enhanced API security posture.
      • Compliance with regulatory standards.
      • Mitigating risks in API lifecycle management.

    What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, Or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S6E1 - Microsoft updates December - new products and features released
    Jan 17 2025

    This week, Alan and Sam talk about new features and services that have gone into Public Preview or General Available status in the last month. We dive into a couple of these updates that peaked our interest.

    Some of the Microsoft product features and update we covered:

    • Key Microsoft Entra, Intune and Defender features and updates
    • Lots of Azure changes and new features

    What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, Or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.

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    39 mins
  • S5E42 - Season 4 Finale!
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode, we wrap up the season, where we explore our favourite episode of the season. We also talk about the what happened in 204, and how the podcast has grown in terms of listenership and engagement.

    As we bid farewell to the season, we also reveal our future plans for the next season, which will start on January 2025.

    This episode is a great way to end the season and to look forward to the next one. We thank our listeners for their support and feedback, and invite them to stay tuned for more updates and announcements. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season, and promise to return with more amazing content in the new year.

    What did you think of this episode? Give us some feedback via our contact form, Or leave us a voice message in the bottom right corner of our site.

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    1 hr and 1 min

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