On this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve and Paul discuss Copilot Chat integration into Office apps, AI generated workslop, and why many pilot programs for AI (including Copilot) don't get off the ground.
In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss the newest features and changes in Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio, examine an open-source solution, Jan, which enables running large language models locally for privacy-friendly AI, and reflect on Microsoft’s recent change in its remote work policy.
Join Steve Goodman, Paul Robichaux, and Bastiaan Verdonk as they break down critical on-prem SharePoint vulnerabilities (ToolShell exploit) and the overwhelming task of managing Microsoft 365 changes.
In this Episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve and Paul 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 Cloudflare, highlighting the challenges of maintaining hyperscale services. We also examine Microsoft's new initiative to offer containerized M365 instances in Europe, addressing concerns over data sovereignty. Finally, they discuss the latest advancements in Copilot agents, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI reasoning.
In this episode, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Victor King from Quest Software, on best practices for Active Directory security. They discuss identifying misconfigurations, managing privileged access, and continuous environmental monitoring.
In this episode, Steve and Paul dissect Microsoft's latest financial report, explore the evolving landscape of Viva Engage, and discuss the rise of Copilot agents. Plus, former Maersk CTO Adam Banks joins to share insights on cybersecurity leadership and the mindset shifts needed in IT.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is available for use with Microsoft Copilot Studio, enables powerful integrations with external systems—but also introduces new security challenges. This article explores how to securely deploy MCP with Copilot Studio Agents.
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.
With the end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 rapidly approaching on October 14, 2025, organizations that rely on these versions must make a strategic decision for their messaging infrastructure, with Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) defined as the destination for Exchange on-premises mailboxes. This article gives practical guidance for the available options moving forward.
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 us on practical Conditional Access – because let's face it, most deployments are a mess.
In this episode, Paul and I discuss the latest Exchange Server updates, question the hype around AI agents, and welcome cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz who shares eye-opening stories about security breaches, social engineering tactics, and practical advice for organizations of all sizes. Paula reveals how AI is transforming both sides of the cybersecurity battlefield and why even the most basic security measures can make a significant difference.
Join Steve Goodman and Rich Dean for Rich's final episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, where they reflect on memorable guests and insights from past episodes. Plus, meet new co-host Bastiaan Verdonk, a cybersecurity expert with over 28 years of industry experience, as they discuss AI developments and the future of technology.
