The Cloud Architects Podcast

• Episode 97: Reinvent

  At Microsoft Ignite 2024, we sat down with our old friend Anthony Bartolo to discuss the industry’s shift from traditional infrastructure roles to development, a transition heavily influenced by AI and automation. As companies increasingly adopt "vibe coding" — the trend where developers focus on rapid prototyping and intuition-driven coding rather than rigid syntax — Anthony’s journey is a perfect example of how infrastructure professionals are embracing this new paradigm. He shared his experience moving from network engineering to full-stack development, and how AI tools helped bridge knowledge gaps. This aligns with vibe coding’s emphasis on leveraging AI-assisted development to lower entry barriers, allowing generalists to build functional applications without deep technical expertise. The discussion highlighted how AI is democratizing software creation, empowering both infrastructure specialists and non-traditional coders to build solutions quickly. While AI lowers the barrier to entry, it also raises questions about shallow expertise and long-term sustainability. Are we building real solutions or just stitching together AI-generated snippets with no real understanding? Be sure to check out the AI Tour (https://aitour.microsoft.com) A special thanks to the folks from ENow Software (https://www.enowsoftware.com) for helping us out with a location to record this episode.

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• Episode 96: Copilot in the real world

  In this episode we sit down with our old friend Antonio Maio. We recorded this episode at Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, and as always it was an enjoyable conversation with actionable insights. Antonio shares some tips from this Ignite talk to help you assess your environment at scale, protect your information and educate your users Antonio gives us some great information about preparing for Copilot, why it helps to encourage everyone to build their own relationship with Copilot and how to find the balance between data protection and productivity. Antonio Maio is a Managing Director and Senior Enterprise Architect with Protiviti. Based in Canada, he is an 13-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). His work specializes in Microsoft 365, collaboration and the modern workplace, Office Apps and Services, security and compliance. Antonio’s work focuses on helping organizations assess and implement security, compliance and data governance solutions within Microsoft Cloud environments. You can connect with Antonio LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-maio-b082191/) or check out his blog (https://antonio365.com) and podcast (https://m365voice.com)

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• Episode 95: Passkeys & Verifiable Creds

  We've all been prompted to create a Passkey when logging in to online services like Google - but are Passkeys ready for enterprise use? Do we still need MFA? What's is FIDO2? We asked Microsoft MVP Darren Robinson to help us dive into the world of Passkeys & verifiable credentials. Darren helps us understand the different types of Passkeys, their use-cases and, he shares some strategies for dealing with those pesky legacy apps and authentication protocols. Darren Robinson is an Identity Architect and Microsoft MVP with over 30 years' experience in technical sales, holistic strategy, detailed design and implementation of On Premises, Hybrid and Cloud Identity & Access Management solutions across all industry verticals. You can connect with Darren on Github (https://github.com/darrenjrobinson) or check out his blog (https://blog.darrenjrobinson.com)

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• Episode 94: Clown Car!

  It seems everyone is selling AI at the moment - how can we make the most of these technologies in a measured, controlled way without exposing ourselves to data leakage or other unintended consequences? In this episode we're joined by Saaim Khan as we dive into some of the challenges faced by organizations rushing to adopt AI technologies. Saaim takes us through the role of governance in AI, the importance of a well-thought-out business case, and shares 5 simple questions to help you start taking control of your data governance. With over 20 years in IT and cybersecurity, Saaim's journey has been anything but ordinary. He initially built my career in software development and marketing before diving into cybersecurity. Today, he is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Cyber Matters. Cyber Matters advise, consult and solve cybersecurity problems in ways that are easy to understand and follow. Feel free to connect with Saaim at Cyber Matters (https://www.cybermatters.io)

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• Episode 93: Things that go bang!

  Have you heard the story of malware that targets programmable logic controllers (PLCs) on industrial systems and causing fast-spinning centrifuges to tear themselves apart? How about the disgruntled employee in Australia who tampered with a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and released 265,000 gallons (~1M l) of sewage from a waste management plant? In this episode we're joined by Operational Technology (OT) Security expert Roger Hill as we discuss OT security, the convergence of OT and IT and how we can defend against OT / IOT attacks. As the Founder of Hillstrong Group Security, Roger Hill brings over 30 years of deep expertise in industrial automation and cybersecurity, specializing in OT GRC and cybersecurity for manufacturing and critical infrastructure. Throughout his career, he's consistently tackled the most pressing challenges that CISOs face in securing Operational Technology (OT) environments within the ever-evolving industrial landscape. You can connect with Roger on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerlhill/)

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