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• Jay Leask on LinkedIn
• Workplace Ninja’s US
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• Workplace Ninja’s US
• Microsoft Zero Trust Guidance Center
• Microsoft Zero Trust Assessment Tool
• Conditional Access
• Ben’s YouTube video on Authentication Context and Conditional Access

Welcome to Episode 416 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this week’s episode, Ben finally has a chance to sit down with Henrik Wojcik. Henrik has been a long-time listener as well as a fellow Microsoft MVP in Security and we finally had the chance to sit down and record an episode together, something we’ve talked about doing for years.

As they sit down and enjoy a sunny afternoon in at Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco they discuss security in the financial sector, EU regulations (N2 and DORA), integrating Data Lake with Sentinel, optimizing log analytics, and the latest on Security Copilot and E5 licensing. They also spend some time chatting about some of their conference highlights, assisting as proctors in the hands-on labs, and the unique experience of Ignite in San Francisco.

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• Microsoft Ignite (with sessions on demand)
• Microsoft Ignite Book of News
• Catch up on Microsoft Security sessions and announcements from Ignite 2025
• Microsoft Sentinel benefit for Microsoft 365 E5, A5, F5, and G5 customers
• Learn about Security Copilot inclusion in Microsoft 365 E5 subscription
• Microsoft Sentinel data lake: Unify signals, cut costs, and power agentic AI
• What is Microsoft Sentinel data lake?
• KQL and the Microsoft Sentinel data lake

Henrik F. Wojcik

Henrik has worked in the IT industry since 2003. He’s always had a passion for learning new technologies and expanding his knowledge through various means such as online courses, webinars, and reading up on the latest developments in the industry.

Throughout his career, he’s gained experience in various areas of IT, making him a true jack of all trades. However, his latest interests lie in the security space, modern workplace and management in Azure, with a particular focus on cyber security. He has experience working with products such as Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Office 365, Conditional Access, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsof t Entra ID.

His primary focus is on security on Azure workloads and identity (Entra ID). He prioritizes security awareness and believe that learning never stops, which is why He’s always eager to expand my knowledge and skillset.

In the past, He’s also worked with various tools and technologies such as Cisco, Citrix, Dynamics AX, Exchange, ITIL, Azure, SCCM & SCOM, Scrum & Kanban, VMware, Windows Servers, and Windows Desktops.

1. Security Copilot Expansion to E5 Customers
   • 12 new Security Copilot agents coming to Defender, Entra, Intune, and Purview
   • 30+ partner agents being added to the ecosystem
   • Major announcement: Security Copilot will now be available to all Microsoft 365 E5 customers
   • Rollout begins with Frontier program (Microsoft’s insider ring for Copilot)
   • Expanding in coming months to all E5 customers
   • Security Copilot spans four pillars:
     • Security Operations (Defender + Sentinel)
     • Data Security (Purview)
     • Identity & Access (Entra)
     • Endpoint Management (Intune)
2. Microsoft Agent 365 – The Control Plane for Agents
   • Addresses the critical problem of agent sprawl and governance
   • Think of it as “Entra ID for AI agents”
   • Core capabilities:
     • Registry: Complete inventory of all agents (registered, unregistered, and shadow agents
     • Access Control: Conditional access policies and risk-based policies for agents
     • Monitoring: Real-time visibility into agent behavior, performance, and organizational impact
     • Security Integration: Defender protection, Purview data governance
   • Key governance features:
     • Approve pending agent requests
     • Identify ownerless agents
     • Apply DLP policies to agents
     • Conditional access for agents
     • Secure score for agents
     • Available now through Frontier program in Microsoft 365 admin center
3. Overarching Themes
   • Agent security is the new frontier: All major product announcements (Purview, Entra, Defender) are focused on agent governance
   • 100 trillion daily signals inform Microsoft’s threat intelligence
   • Ignite’s evolution: Less about big product launches, more about storytelling and connecting features released throughout the year
   • IT Pro focus: Understanding, managing, and securing AI agents is becoming a core competency
4. Key Observations
   • Ignite 2025 is heavily focused on AI and security – limited announcements for traditional products like SharePoint, Teams, or Loop
   • The shift reflects Microsoft’s rapid release cadence in the cloud era
   • Agent sprawl is real and Microsoft is proactively addressing governance needs
   • IT professionals need to embrace this change: “The only way out is through”

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• Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary in IMAX
• [RESOLVED] Increased Error Rates and Latencies
• Azure Status History
• All Changes to Azure Frondoor Configuration are blocked currently.

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• Simplifying file share management and control for Azure Files
• Plan to deploy Azure Files
• Create an Azure file share with Microsoft.FileShares (preview)
• Scalability and performance targets for Azure Files
• Understand Azure Files billing models
• More questions? Reach out to AzureFiles@microsoft.com

• Connect with Will Gries on LinkedIn

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• Logitech MX Master 4, Ergonomic Wireless Mouse with Advanced Performance Haptic Feedback, Ultra-Fast Scrolling, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth, Windows, MacOS – Graphite
• Microsoft Sentinel data lake is now generally available
• Announcing Microsoft Sentinel Model Context Protocol (MCP) server – Public Preview
• What is Microsoft Sentinel’s support for Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
• Add Microsoft Sentinel’s collection of MCP tools
• Introducing Microsoft Sentinel graph (Public Preview)
• Graph models overview (preview)

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• • Learn about Data Security Posture Management
  • Learn about Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI
  • Governing AI Shadow IT with the Microsoft Purview Browser Extension
  • Get started with the Microsoft Purview extension for Chrome
  • Considerations for DSPM for AI to manage data security and compliance protections for AI interactions
  • Learn about Microsoft Purview billing models
  • List of AI sites supported by Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management for AI

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Joy Apple

Joy is a Microsoft MVP and Director of Success and Enablement at Orchestry. With years of experience as an information technologist, I’m dedicated to helping organizations implement technology with a purpose-driven, “human-first” approach, ensuring tools like Microsoft 365 empower people to do their best work.

Teaching and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of what I do. Whether it’s through volunteering in the Microsoft Community, speaking at events, or writing as the “Joy of SharePoint,” I’m passionate about helping others unlock their potential with modern workplace solutions.
Im also a cohost of the Guardians of M365 Governance podcast, where I explore the challenges and rewards of governance, and a columnist for She is Tulsa, a quarterly magazine celebrating impactful stories from my local community.

Outside of work, you’ll often find me enjoying live music or discovering new spots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, combining my love of connection and creativity wherever I go.

Jay Leask

Jay is a Principal Technical Architect at the Washington DC Microsoft Innovation Hub specializing in Modern Work. Jay facilitates discussions on modern IT practices, using 20 years of IT experience to engage customers in solutions design with a focus on increased the value and decreased risk within collaboration investments. His focus over the last 15 years has been on public sector organizations including state, local, and Federal government, as well as education institutions.

Links

• Joy Apple on LinkedIn
• Connect with Jay
• Microsoft 365 Change Guide
• Stay on top of changes in Microsoft 365
• Microsoft 365 Roadmap