After the Blog Podcast

“The Rise of Mirror Life” is a sci-fi thriller focusing on Dr. Olivia Bennett and her team's groundbreaking, yet ethically perilous, research into mirror molecules . As their experimental organisms escape containment and rapidly evolve, threatening to extinguish global life , the story intensifies into a desperate race to develop a counter-agent . Available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/455fMjK Get...

“Beneath the Buried Sky” is one of my latest Sci-fi novels. It’s available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o879xH Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substack.com/subscribe

Can you believe we’re halfway through the year already? It’s the perfect time to take stock of one of the most critical and fast-evolving areas in tech: AI Security and Responsible AI . In this episode we unpack how AI security has progressed, spotlight some recent incidents that have raised eyebrows, explore why the focus on these topics is accelerating, and dive into the unique risks posed by Ag...

For those who’ve been following along, you know that the Must Learn KQL book has been a game-changer for analysts, engineers, and security professionals looking to master Kusto Query Language. It’s been the go-to resource for breaking down complex queries, optimizing performance, and truly understanding how to wield KQL like a pro. And now, the next chapter—literally—is almost here. Get full acces...

By request, it’s Purview month! Join us for the month of July 2025 as we give the sometimes-forgotten Microsoft security platform product it’s proper due. Show Notes/Links * THE Microsoft Security Insights Show: https://www.microsoftsecurityinsights.com/ * The Microsoft Purview schedule: https://www.microsoftsecurityinsights.com/i/144956233/july-purview-month * Summer Nostalgia: "Meatballs," Bill...

Welcome to today's episode of "After the Blog, with me, your host, Rod Trent." Today, we're diving into an exciting new feature in Microsoft Security Copilot that promises to make managing your security workloads smoother and more flexible. We're talking about overage SCUs . Original blog post Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back everyone to the “After the Blog” podcast – where I, Rod Trent – as your podcast host dive into additional details for recent blog posts that I think require a bit more context. In this case – in this episode – I’m going to provide more details for a recent blog post that outlines some of the myths for data governance. Original blog post Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substa...

It’s my 6th anniversary at Microsoft today! Yes, I started on Tax Day in 2019 to a very different Microsoft - one without Copilot. But this reminds me that its beneficial personally and professionally to celebrate employment. Thanks everyone for your continued patronage and support of Rod’s blog! I just wanted to share a couple updates on a few things. Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.sub...

If you’re currently using the ThreatIntelligenceIndicator table to provide data intelligence to your Sentinel Analytics Rules or in Workbooks (and other things), you have just a couple months to make some changes. Listen in as I give you some additional context around this change. Show Links Alert: ThreatIntelligenceIndicator Table Retirement Announcing Public Preview: New STIX Objects in Microsof...

Thanks everyone for your continued patronage and support of Rod’s blog! I just wanted to share a couple updates on a few things. I hope these prove useful to you. Paid subscribers can expect more and more of these. Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substack.com/subscribe

Kicking the tires on Substack live, I highlight a recently reported fishing attack that bypasses 2-factor authentication and chat about my upcoming travel plans. Live story links Gmail and Outlook users issued urgent warning over new login attack Join me for my next live video in the app Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. Story Links Cybersecurity experts raise concerns over DOGE’s access to federal systems DeepSeek Exposes Major Cybersecurity Blind Spot Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scary security flaw with YouTube and Google Get full access to Rod’s...

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. Story Links Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year Quorum Cyber Continues Expansion in North America with Kivu Consulting Acquisition Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats' — posts and users being blocked Get full a...

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. This week…I delve directly into DeepSeek’s less than stellar efforts to protect its users and how Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps can be used to monitor who has it downloaded and if they are using it. Story Links DeepSeek’s Safety Guardrails...

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. Story Links Supply chain attack hits Chrome extensions, could expose millions Lawsuit alleges LinkedIn shared DMs for third-party AI training Trump issues executive order on crypto UFO is moving at incredible speeds underwater, congressman say...

In this episode, I highlight how I use a Samsung tablet as a second screen for PowerPoint in my sessions both in-person and remote. Episode Notes/Links Get Samsung’s Second Screen app from the Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PLTXW5DX5KB?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare My Samsung tablet (Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra): https://amzn.to/42aUjWD Get full access to Rod’s Blog at rodtrent.substac...

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. Story links Biden's Executive Order on Cybersecurity Massive Data Leak in China "TikTok Refugees" Flocking to Rednote Fake MetaMask Android Apps Stealing Login Details [Want to discuss this further? Hit me up on X or LinkedIn ] [Subscribe to t...

The Cybersecurity Bell Curve is an invaluable framework especially when it comes to securing Generative AI applications. As these applications become increasingly vital in various sectors, ensuring their security is paramount. The Bell Curve illustrates the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, starting with basic security hygiene. This foundational layer is crucial for...

Happy Monday, everyone! Welcome to another episode of Monday Minutes, where I bring you the most intriguing and significant security stories from last week. Story links * CISA Update on Treasury Breach * EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws * TSA reveals 10 most ‘unusual’ finds at checkpoints in 2024 * Meta Secretly Trained Its AI on a Notorious Piracy Databas...

Welcome to my very first video podcast of 2025! Happy new year! I'm thrilled to have you with me today, and I want to extend a special welcome to the paid and free subscribers. Thank you so much for your support. Your support and enthusiasm drive everything I do, and I couldn't be more grateful to have you on this journey with me. As I embrace the new year, I'm excited to share all the amazing thi...

Old Like Us: The Poltergeist Prank is FREE TO READ today through Tuesday, December 3, 2024! This Thanksgiving-themed short story is a great introduction to the characters of the series. Grab it here: amzn.to/4i8j5MN Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of a quaint town lies the Starlight Eldercare Facility, a serene haven where lifelong friends Eleanor, George, Mabel, and Harold have reunited after d...

We have a new plugin available for Security Copilot. This one supplies new intelligence to Security Copilot from the expertise and experiences of Microsoft's own security analysts. * Read the announcement: Enhancing Threat Hunting with Microsoft Defender Experts Plugin * Get the plugin: https://aka.ms/DEXPlugin [Want to discuss this further? Hit me up on Twitter or LinkedIn ] [Subscribe to the RSS...

You may have (or may not) have seen news about the latest update to the Security Copilot Usage Dashboard. So, if not – there’s an update available for everyone that GA’d on October 25th that brings the Usage Dashboard some much needed and much requested features and brings the revision level for the dashboard to 2.0. In this walkthrough, I want to show and talk about the new data dimensions availa...

In this episode, I welcome back Microsoft Copilot to have a discussion about a growing threat - Security Drift. In short, security drift is when security measures or compliance standards deteriorate over time due to neglect, misconfigurations, or evolving threats. This can lead to vulnerabilities and potential breaches, making it crucial to regularly audit and update security practices. Think of i...

In this episode, I sit down once again with Microsoft Copilot to chat about Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago. This time we chat about things you can do around Chicago. Places to eat, places to visit, how to dress for November, and how to travel to and from the airport. Listen above or watch the video interview below… The in-person event is sold out ( yeah, it’s popular ), but you can still registe...