Practical 365 Podcast - Microsoft 365, Copilot & Cybersecurity News & Discussions

Ignite 2025 delivered major updates across Microsoft 365. In this episode, we discuss: Agent 365 : Public preview now. Manage AI agents like identities with Entra Agent ID, renamed app registrations, and Teams app visibility. Copilot updates :  Work IQ adds proactive personalization. Voice in Outlook Mobile for hands-free triage and scheduling (early access now). Natural-language meeting schedulin...

 In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss major Exchange updates – including the fallout from a recent AWS outage, Microsoft’s new tools to finally remove your last on-premises Exchange server, the final patches for Exchange 2016/2019, and a new auto-archiving feature for Exchange Online. They also dive into the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot news: Copil...

 Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux as they discuss Microsoft’s latest AI updates – from Copilot Chat coming to all Microsoft 365 apps (no license required) to Teams getting AI agents in meetings, channels, and communities. They also warn about the rise of “AI-generated workslop” cluttering our workflows, and dig into why many Copilot pilot projects are struggling to reach production.  Want to...

Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux as they unpack Microsoft’s latest Copilot Studio updates, including new licensing terminology, human-in-the-loop features, and real-time protection for AI agents. Plus, hear how Jan can help you test AI agents locally before deploying them in Microsoft 365, and get their take on Microsoft’s quiet reversal of its remote work stance. Want to stay up to date on a...

Join Steve Goodman, Paul Robichaux, and Bastiaan Verdonk as they delve into the critical security vulnerabilities affecting on-premises SharePoint servers, including the "ToolShell" exploit chain (CVE-2025-49704, CVE-2025-49706, CVE-2025-53770, CVE-2025-53771) which enables unauthenticated remote code execution. They discuss the scale of the problem, the threat actors involved, and the c...

In Season 4, Episode 41 of the Practical 365 Podcast, hosts Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaud explore a range of pressing topics in the tech world. They kick off with a deep dive into the Microsoft 365 Copilot exploit, "Echo Leak," discussing its implications for AI safeguards and the future of agentic AI. The conversation then shifts to a recent global outage affecting Google and Cloudfl...

In this episode, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Victor King from Quest on best practices for Active Directory security. They discuss identifying misconfigurations, managing privileged access, and continuous environmental monitoring. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Linkedin to stay up to date on all things Microsoft!

Steve and Paul dissect Microsoft's latest financial report, explore Viva Engage's future, and discuss the role of AI in project management.  Adam Banks shares insights on cybersecurity, accountability, and the mindset shifts needed for IT leadership. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Linkedin to stay up to date on all things Micro...

Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dissect the latest Microsoft news, focusing on the sting of rising on-premises licensing costs. The team also explores Copilot Studio and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Plus, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Microsoft's Janice Ricketts, to unravel the complexities of Global Secure Access (GSA) and Zero Trust security. Want to stay up to date on...

Steve and Paul cut through the noise of a million Message Center notifications to bring you the need-to-know on Exchange Online's new sending limits. Plus, security expert Louis Mastelinck schools Steve &  Bastiaan on practical Conditional Access – because let's face it, most deployments are a mess. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us on Twitter , Facebook...

Paul Robichaux and Steve Goodman discuss Exchange Server's 2025 H1 update and cut through the hype around AI agents, questioning whether they're living up to the marketing. Then, cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz shares fascinating red team stories, including modifying a water cooler to gain network access, and offers practical security advice for organizations of all sizes. Paula...

It's the last Practical 365 podcast starring Rich Dean, as he departs for pastures new in the next chapter of his career, but we aren't ending with a damp squid of an episode - on the show this week, we do a bit of a lessons learnt: We chat about some of the top guests we've had on the show, and what interesting nuggets of information are still relevant today, and in some cases what...

Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux to discuss Microsoft's latest announcements, including the surprise move to make Copilot Chat free for all Microsoft 365 users, significant changes coming to Exchange Online audit logging, and the new Outlook's arrival via Windows Update. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's major AI reorganization with the new CoreAI division, and what all thes...

Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux for the penultimate episode of 2024, where they discuss Microsoft's significant end-of-year announcements, including the retirement of Viva Goals, major infrastructure changes with cloud.microsoft domains, and the future of Outlook. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's latest AI developments and what these changes mean for IT pros. Want to stay up to...

In this week's show, Paul and Steve discuss the latest Microsoft Places announcements, debate whether Teams tries to be too many things at once, and examine the sometimes confusing world of Copilot integration across Microsoft 365 services. Plus, we share our thoughts on Microsoft Ignite logistics and what we hope for the future of the conference. Want to stay up to date on all things Practic...

In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Merill Fernando, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, for a deep dive into identity management and community-driven innovation. As we approach Microsoft Ignite, Merill shares insights on upcoming announcements in security and identity management, including the new Global Secure Access solution. Plus we discu...

In our first of two Practical 365 Podcasts before Ignite begins, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dive deep into what was best in Microsoft's Wave 2 release and chat about Copilot Pages - is it a good move from Microsoft? In other crucial news, we address the approaching end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, and what organizations need to consider as they plan their migration stra...

In the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Rod Trent. Rod discusses his extensive background in content creation and his current role at Microsoft, focusing on the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, particularly through the lens of Copilot for Security. The discussion covers the challenges of AI adoption, the importance of asking the right questions, and the need for trust in...

Cybersecurity expert Shinesa Cambric joing Steve Goodman to discuss the evolving landscape of IT. In this episode, we explore the parallels between AI adoption and the cloud revolution, and get into the changing nature of identity in our digital world. Shinesa shares insights from her 20+ years in IT and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming TEC 2024 keynote. Want to stay up to date on all things P...

On the show this week, Steve Goodman is joined by IT industry veteran, Paul Thurrott to talk a variety of subjects he'll be speaking on in his keynote at TEC 2024 - namely Windows and Copilot. As Microsoft have had a turbulent year with both, we get Paul's take on it. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Linkedin to stay up to date o...

Joining Steve Goodman on this week's podcast, is Paul Robichaux - as a guest alongside MVPs Tony Redmond and Michel de Rooij. Tony talks to us about his upcoming TEC session and explores some of the darker secrets of Microsoft 365 and what IT teams need to know as they continue manage it. And managing it doesn't get more fun than when you use PowerShell, which we talk to Michel de Rooij...

On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by speaker guest, TEC speaker & 20-time Microsoft MVP, Derek Melber. On the show, Derek gives invaluable tips on how to ensure your AD remains secure in a world of cloud and on-premises threats, and we discuss an important but often ignore topic - removing NTLM passwords from use in your organization. And we delve into the aftermath...

On the show this week, Steve and Paul discuss the Crowdstrike outage and its fallout, and discuss important changes coming to OneDrive for Business that you'll need to pay attention to. In other news, Copilot for Planner is in preview - but there's a big catch! Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , and Linkedin to stay up to date on all t...

Microsoft Places preview, Outlook Classic rebrand, and AI upgrades for Teams Rooms highlight this week's Practical 365 podcast. We discuss the potential impact of Places in the hybrid work landscape, the implications of Outlook's renaming, and how AI-powered speaker recognition is enhancing Teams meetings. Plus, we cover key Microsoft 365 roadmap items, including automatic work location...

 On the Practical 365 podcast this week, Rich Dean and I tackle a hot topic that's got the tech world buzzing - Microsoft's alleged security misstep that may have paved the way for the SolarWinds hack.  We also chat with Julian Stephan from Quest Software, who shares some valuable insights on Active Directory modernization.  Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365?  Follow us...