Entra.Chat

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. We talk about the evolution from on-prem scripts and MIM to specific connectors for Workday and SuccessFactors and then to the...

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. Subscribe with your favorite podcast player or watch on YouTube 👇 About Tony Redmond...

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 more secure Entra environment. Subscribe with y...

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-resistant credentials, Privileged Access Workstat...

In this very special episode, I sit down with the "Yoda of Entra" himself, Tarek Dawoud, who also happens to be my manager! We dig deep into the fascinating and often surprising history of Microsoft's identity platforms. Tarek, who has been on the team since 2007, takes us on a journey from the revolutionary launch of Active Directory in 1999, through the creation of the cloud services that battle...

In this episode, we are joined by Maqsood Bhatti, the IAM Principal Engineer at Elkjøp Nordic, who takes us through their incredible journey of migrating from the legacy NetIQ platform to Microsoft Entra. What's fascinating is how they accomplished this years ago, completely bypassing traditional tools like Entra Connect and adopting a "production-only" environment. Maqsood shares how they built a...

Tobias Binkert, Head of IT at We Are Era, and Yusuke Kodama, Product Manager at Microsoft (who specialises in cloud-first identity, among many other things), join us to discuss We Are Era’s successful migration from on-premises Active Directory to a fully cloud-native Microsoft Entra ID environment. We delve into the motivations behind this significant shift with practical strategies for migrating...

In this episode we chat with Sapir Federovsky, a Security Researcher at CrowdStrike, who shares her journey from military service to becoming an identity threat researcher. She discusses her learning methods, the importance of community, and the challenges of keeping up in the fast-paced world of Azure and Entra ID security. Sapir also delves into specific Entra ID features she focuses on, the cri...

In this episode we chat with Microsoft PM Jordan Gross about the exciting world of Entra Kerberos. Discover how this crucial feature bridges the gap between traditional on-premises Active Directory and the modern cloud, enabling seamless authentication for legacy applications in hybrid environments. Jordan delves into the mechanics of Entra Kerberos, its different operational modes (up-level and d...

In this episode, Simon Gottschlag, CTO of Co-native and a Microsoft MVP in Azure, discusses his innovative prototype for implementing Azure service principal impersonation using Azure Functions and Key Vault. We explore the challenges of managing service principals, the journey to building a solution, and the potential for improving developer experience in platform building. Simon shares insights...

🎙️ Entra. Chat - https://entra.chat This episode of Entra Chat features Anju Singh, a Product Manager at Microsoft in the Microsoft Entra Authentication Experiences team. We discuss the newest authentication method in Entra: QR codes! Anju answers heaps of questions in this deep dive including why Microsoft chose QR codes, how it works under the hood, what you should and shouldn't use it for, and...

George Roberts, Director of Identity Governance and Administration at McDonald's, shares his extensive experience in migrating the company's workforce identity platform from on-premises ADFS to Microsoft Entra. We also talk about challenges like handling unique frontline worker needs (including a creative paper-based MFA solution) and integrating with various applications. About George George Robe...

Join us for a conversation with Dhanyah Krishnamoorthy, Product Manager at Microsoft, as she discusses Microsoft Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync solutions for synchronizing on-premises Active Directory identities to Entra ID. Learn about Microsoft's overall strategy for syncing and what you can do to prepare for the future including security considerations and scaling guidance. Subscribe with yo...

In this insightful discussion, Martin Sandren from IKEA joins Entra Chat to discuss the evolving landscape of IAM. The episode covers critical considerations for modern identity strategies, including the trade-offs between syncable and device-bound passkeys, the necessity of robust regression testing for Conditional Access, and advancements in identity proofing methods. Subscribe with your favorit...

In this episode we discuss the evolution of guest access from SharePoint to Entra ID, the challenges of managing guest identities, and the importance of security and governance. Our conversation covers key topics including cross-tenant access settings, identity governance, B2B direct connect, and licensing considerations. Samantha also shares practical advice and best practices for organizations t...

Entra. Chat Podcast - https://entra.chat In this insightful episode, Nathan McNulty, Senior Security Solutions Architect at Patriot Consulting, shares his extensive experience deploying and securing Microsoft Entra environments. With a background spanning civil engineering, education, and critical infrastructure, Nathan brings practical wisdom from managing environments with 50,000+ users and 90,0...

Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into the sophisticated world of phishing attacks with Kuba Gretzky, creator of the renowned Evilginx framework. He shares insights on how Evilginx operates as a reverse proxy, capturing authentication tokens in real-time, and discusses the ethical considerations of creating such a powerful tool. Most importantly, Kuba provides valuable guidance on protectio...

In this very first episode of the Entra Chat podcast I sat down with Ben Wolfe, my former manager and ex-Microsoft, who is now the Head of Security Solutions at Increment. How to get in touch with Ben: Ben Wolfe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwillwolfe/ Increment - https://www.increment.inc/ Mentions during the episode: Graph X-Ray - https://graphxray.merill.net/ Get full access to Entra. N...