🚨 Big identity updates from the Microsoft Entra team – June 2025 roundup is here!
From securing AI agents to simplifying guest access, there's a lot to unpack. Here are a few highlights worth knowing if you're in the identity space:
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Entra Chat 🎙️ → A master class with Entra’s Identity Provisioning Wizard!
How Microsoft Solved Identity's "First Mile Problem"
In this episode, I sit down with Chetan Desai, a Principal Product Manager on the Microsoft Identity Governance team. We dive deep into a side of Entra that many admins never see: the critical "first mile problem" of getting identities into your system in the first place.
Entra 🆔 News #103 → This week in Microsoft Entra
Read about changes in retention to audit history of access reviews, new Microsoft managed app consent policies, info on retirement of Azure AD Graph and Azure AD PowerShell.
👋 Hi there! Merill and Joshua here, bringing you this week’s global roundup of Microsoft Entra news.
Entra 🆔 News #101 → This week in Microsoft Entra
Learn about the Conditional Access features that just went GA, a very special podcast episode and more!
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Entra 🆔 News #104 → This week in Microsoft Entra
Learn about GA of two-way forest trusts in Microsoft Entra Domain Services, public preview of cross-tenant synchronization (cross-cloud) and more.
👋 Hi, Merill and Joshua here with this week’s roundup of the latest news on Microsoft Entra from around the globe 🌍.
Entra 🆔 News #102 → This week in Microsoft Entra
Learn about upcoming changes to app consent policies 📱✅, passkey authentication method policy 🔑, and more! 🌟
👋 Hi, Merill and Joshua here with this week’s roundup of the latest news on Microsoft Entra from around the globe 🌍.
Behind the scenes: Innovating with AI
How are you using these new tools to supercharge your skills?
The audio and article below are examples of the powerful collaboration possible between humans and AI. In a matter of hours, I crafted both using NotebookLM, synthesizing insights from Regenerous Labs’ training documents, "The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft
The Ultimate Guide to App Consent in Microsoft Entra
Learn about Microsoft 365’s app consent changes with Erin Greenlee. Discover how the July 16, 2025, secure-by-default policy can impact your users.
In this episode, I sit down with Erin Greenlee, the Product Manager for App Consent on Microsoft’s App Platform Team. We dive into the critical world of app consent and the upcoming Microsoft 365 secure-by-default changes. We explore the nuances of user and admin consent, the impact of the mid-July 2025, policy shift, and how admins can prepare for a mo…
Pushing Microsoft Entra to its Limits to Secure On-Prem AD
Learn about phish resistant auth for on-prem accounts, privileged access workstations, just-in-time to AD and more...
In this episode, we talk with an identity expert, ex-Microsoftie and Principal Domain Architect, Mark Renoden, about creating a modern Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution for on-premises Active Directory. Discover how to build a secure "Bastion Forest" architecture using Microsoft Entra. We talk about PIM for Groups, group write-back, phish-resi…
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Jun 22
Thanks for the video. Nice stuff.
Once the JIT is enabled, are the admin accounts used to manage the on-premises AD using PAW use any password or is it passwordless/ FIDO/ Windows Hello?
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Zero Trust Workshop V2 🔥
Zero Trust is no longer a buzzword — it's the foundation for securing modern organizations in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Microsoft unveils medical superintelligence
Also: Meta’s big bet on AI Smart Glass
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Microsoft builds medical superintelligence
PLUS: Google's human trials of its AI-designed drugs
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Microsoft Cuts 9,000, Alligator Alcatraz
246: State of US Labor Market, Political Update, Crypto Pump
Afternoon ladies, kings, and size lords. Welcome to the 200 or so new subs we’ve gotten since last week. You’re in good company with a bunch of size lords. Been a great week so far, busy, but solid — let’s all channel the energy and aura of the latest viral AI image online Bust Down Keanu Reeves. Except I did it for Jerome Powell.
"I have 10 liters of Casa Migos, Pineapple Juice, and Lime Seltzer calling my name." I am right there with you, I'm across the street from LI sound with only the swimming pool in my way! $BBAI sure looks like it's headed right back to it's highs of a few months ago. I actually bought some $SPY puts just before the close at 1 pm today, the 621's for 7/8 and they are already up 7%. Although the trend is def higher, I think we may see a pullback. - although I've certainly been wrong before. I will add that I have a nice cash position in my futures account waiting for an eventual rollover and when that happens, I will be selling $ES contracts at a life altering pace. Have a great weekend, God Bless America
R.e H1s - there are quite a few companies cutting perm residents of the US and replacing them with H1s (via outsourcing companies) right now
The Kojima Conundrum, 03/07/2025
Plus: Microsoft layoffs stun industry
I wonder Kojima intentionally shields his team from potential negative backlash from the games that his team creates. I don't disagree that maybe there could be more celebration of the people behind the games, but at the same time, they may not want to be exposed to a lot of negativity coming from gamers. Indie studios are probably very aware of this too, choosing to remain hidden in case the next game they produce doesn't go as planned?
🌌 Deploying Grok on Microsoft Azure
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The Secret to Great Tech Content? A Masterclass in Storytelling
An Inspiring Journey from Corporate VP to M365's Top Author
In this episode, I chat with the legendary Tony Redmond, a prolific writer and author of "Office 365 for IT Pros". Tony shares unfiltered insights from his career, critiques the state of technical writing and AI, and discusses the challenges with PowerShell and the future of AI agents in the Microsoft ecosystem.
How i got “that” job at Microsoft
What does the interview process look like at Microsoft India for a Senior engineer? What tips and approaches work well. In this blog, I’ll breakdown my interview experience and reflections.
Firstly, some news! 🎊 I recently started my new gig at Microsoft Bangalore as a Senior Software Engineer in Teams Mobile Engineering Systems team.
Threat Intelligence with Microsoft Defender & Microsoft Security
Welcome to M365 Show – where Microsoft technology meets real-world insight. In the ever-evolving digital landscape, understanding threat intelligence is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture. With tools like Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Security, organizations can navigate the complexities of cyber threats with confidence. Join us as we …
The Day I Walked Away from Microsoft
On August 15, 2015, I made a decision that changed the course of my life. This is where the story begins.
There’s a moment in every person’s life that becomes their personal watershed, where everything swings in a new direction. For me, that moment came quietly, without fireworks or drama. It was the 15th of August, 2015.
Running Microsoft SQL Server on a Mac
Because we can
I truly sorely miss the days I was a cowboy running wild on SQL Servers. A little bit of sp_executesql here, a little bit of xp_cmdshell there 😆…Needless to say, I owe a lot of my early career and resume building to Microsoft in this regard. I started off with SQL Server 2005 running under a desk at my office, but had over time graduated to IT supporte…
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager with Microsoft 365
Welcome to M365 Show, where we unveil the intricate workings of Microsoft technologies to make your compliance journey smoother and more efficient. In today's digital age, managing compliance is not just a necessity but a strategic advantage. With Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
Microsoft Power Platform Governance: A Microsoft Learn Guide
Welcome to the M365 Show – your trusted resource where Microsoft technology meets real-world insight. Today, we’re diving into the world of Microsoft Power Platform Governance. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, understanding effective governance can transform chaos into clarity, ensuring seamless operation and security across your orga…
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