Welcome to the Microsoft Cloud IT Podcast!

Weekly Microsoft 365 and Azure news and information for the IT Professional

The weekly newsletter to accompany our podcast about Microsoft 365 and Azure. Scott and Ben are a couple of IT Pros that with a long history with Microsoft products. Recently Ben focuses primarily on Microsoft 365 but does a fair amount in Azure, and Scott spends most of his time in Azure, but with a history in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 still enjoys that side of things as well. We started this podcast over 5 years ago and continue to enjoy chatting weekly about various topics and technically in Microsoft 365 and Azure, specifically as it relates to IT Pros.

Workplace Ninjas US Dallas Recap

Episode XXX Episode Title goes here.... Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In Episode 417 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Ben is joined once again by Jay Leask to recap their experience at Workplace Ninjas US in Dallas. This episode goes beyond session summaries and focuses on what really made the event special—the people, the community, and the shared experiences. In this episode, we talk about: Conference highlights...

12 days ago • 1 min read

Episode 416 explores Sentinel, EU security laws, and Ignite updates.

Episode 416 - Microsoft Sentinel, Security, and Ignite with Henrik Wojcik

Episode 416 - Microsoft Sentinel, Security, and Ignite with Henrik Wojcik Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In Episode 416 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, we welcome security expert and Microsoft MVP Henrik Wojcik. Recorded at Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco, this conversation dives into today’s most important security themes and what IT pros should be preparing for. In this episode you’ll learn about: Security...

26 days ago • 1 min read

Podcast episode graphic for Episode 415 titled “Diving Into Ignite 2025 for IT Pros and AI Agent Management,” featuring a blue and purple digital background with flowing ribbon-like waves. The design highlights themes of Microsoft Ignite 2025, AI agents,

Episode 415 - Diving Into Ignite 2025 for IT Pros and AI Agent Management

Episode 415 - Diving Into Ignite 2025 for IT Pros and AI Agent Management Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Microsoft Ignite 2025 made it clear: AI agents and security will define the future of IT operations. In Episode 415 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, we break down the biggest announcements and what they mean for your organization. In this episode you’ll learn: How Security Copilot is expanding across Defender,...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Podcast Episode 414 graphic titled “When the Cloud Falls” illustrating cloud platform outages impacting AWS and Azure.

Episode 414 - When the Cloud Falls: Understanding the AWS and Azure Outages of October 2025

Episode 414 - When the Cloud Falls: Understanding the AWS and Azure Outages of October 2025 Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 414 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast.This episode covers the major cloud service disruptions that impacted both AWS and Azure in October 2025. Even the biggest cloud providers face operational challenges. Learn what happened, how it was resolved, and what IT pros should keep in...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Man thinking in front of a digital network of folder icons, representing Azure Files’ new file share-centric management model.

Episode 413 - Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model

Episode 413 -Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 413 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Microsoft has introduced a new file share-centric management model for Azure Files, aiming to eliminate the complexity of managing storage accounts. This model treats file shares as top-level Azure resources, allowing for easier automation, granular...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Podcast Episode 412 cover highlighting Microsoft Sentinel’s new data lake and AI-driven security operations updates.

Episode 412 - Microsoft Sentinel Gets a Data Lake

Episode 412 - Microsoft Sentinel Gets a Data Lake Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In this episode, we explore three announcements from Microsoft that are reshaping how security teams work with Sentinel. From a reimagined data architecture to AI integration and new visualization capabilities, Microsoft is doubling down on making security operations more intelligent, efficient, and accessible. Whether you're a seasoned SOC...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Podcast Episode 411 cover highlighting Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI and organizational security.

Episode 411 - Securing AI with Microsoft Purview: Data Security Posture Management for AI

Episode 411 - Securing AI with Microsoft Purview: Data Security Posture Management for AI Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome back to another episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into one of Microsoft Purview's AI monitoring and protection capabilities: Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI - your secret weapon for monitoring and securing AI usage across your...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Podcast Episode 410 cover featuring Joy Apple and Jay Leask discussing Microsoft 365 change management at the North American Cloud and Collaboration Summit.

Ep. 410 - Joy and Jay take over and talk Change Management

Ep. 410 - Joy and Jay take over and talk Change Management Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 410 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where hosts Jay Leask and Joy Apple are joined by special guest Ben Stegink for a discussion recorded live from the North American Cloud and Collaboration Summit in Branson. In this episode we focus on how organizations must adapt their change management approaches for the...

4 months ago • 2 min read

Podcast Episode 409 cover highlighting Microsoft 365 Copilot preparation, security, and governance best practices.

Episode 409 - Preparing for Copilot- Securing Your Microsoft 365 Data and Beyond

Episode 409 - Preparing for Copilot- Securing Your Microsoft 365 Data and Beyond Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Copilot in Microsoft 365 is here—but is your environment ready for it? In Episode 409 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, we discuss the essential steps tenant admins need to take before deployment. From preventing oversharing in SharePoint to setting governance controls for sensitive data, this episode breaks...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Podcast cover for Episode 408 discussing advanced tips for finding, implementing, and optimizing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in daily workflows.

Episode 408: Get More from Model Context Protocol Servers

Episode 408: Get More from Model Context Protocol Servers Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Episode 408 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast is live! In part two of our exploration into Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, we dive deeper into how to find, implement, and get the most out of MCP servers in your daily workflows. From Azure and Docker to Notion and Microsoft Learn MCP Server, we cover real-world examples and...

5 months ago • 1 min read