Best Simon Strain Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep. 4 AVD, End User Experience, EP Security 56:04

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Data Retention and Compliance : Greg and Dave discussed the challenges law firms face with data retention and compliance, especially with large amounts of data from cases and litigation. Dave highlighted the importance of understanding state-specific requirements and balancing data accessibility with cost and performance considerations. State-Speci…

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S2E3: CSAM 37:18

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Interviewing Simon Strain, a Microsoft CSAM (Customer Success Account Manager). We discuss: support, AI, Berst of Breed vs. Best of Platform, MTC, Zero Trust, Microsoft Dart and much more. Thank you for tuning in.By Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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Season 2; Ep. 2 (Defender for Cloud) 41:24

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2024's first episode is with award winning partner Difenda and we are talking Defender for Cloud. #Automation #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurityMaturityModel #Defender #DifendaBy Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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Season 2; Ep. 1 (CISO Recap) 36:22

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We asked 11 security professionals the same question over the course of 2023...."IF you were the new CISO at your "dream organization," what is the first move you make?" We gained insight and identified trends from the answers given, as well as gained insight from what was NOT said. Welcome to 2024 - Happy New Year!…

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Ep. 11 Microsoft Global Black Belt | Cloud Security & More 46:48

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· Microsoft Detection and Response Team, DART · Nashville, Tennessee · Posture Management · Top 3 categories of data breach: o Cloud misconfigurations is number 3 · Scattered Spider · Adversary in the middle attacks · Authentication · Lemon Duck · Identity compromise · Moving at the Speed of DevOps · Security Training · DevSecOps · Threat Modeling …

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Ep. 10 Microsoft Security Copilot with Microsoft Specialists Joey Muniz 53:59

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All things Microsoft Security Copilot. EAP GA Upskill Consolidate Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI-powered security analysis tool that enables analysts to respond to threats quickly, process signals at machine speed, and assess risk exposure in minutes.By Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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Ep. 9 Mark King_Americas Digital Security Lead 46:25

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A security focused conversation with Mark King, Americas Security Digital Sales Leader where most interview questions were generated by M365 Copilot. We cover Copilot, Sentinel, the magic quadrant, and I.T. staffs wearing multiple hats.By Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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Ep. 8_Lighthouse_DPL + Insider Risk 49:03

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Introductions: Chris Baird = Sr. Security Consultant Lighthouse: Global organization Amren Gill = Purview Security Stack (DLP, Insider Risk) #ZeroTrust #Endpoint #Telemetry #Privacy #Compliance #DataProtection #Identity #BestOfBreed #PrivacyAssessment #ZeroDay #MaximizeInvestment #Ransomware #DataLeak #DataAsset #DataGovernence #DataCatalog #Custom…

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Microsoft Sentinel w/ Lightstream_Ep. 7 52:40

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Ep. 7: Sentinel with Microsoft partner Lightstream. Introductions: Lightstream SEIM: Collection > Detection > Investigation > Response Investigation: trends, fine tuning SEIM, SOC teams, funding Automation: Playbooks, AI, Co-Pilot, does not replace Tier 1 Attack surface Bookmarks Multi-Cloud Defender for Threat Intelligence Ingestion: log collectio…

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Ep. 6_Grady Boggs_Microsoft Security Specialist_Privacy 51:51

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· Background review · Security Specialist overview, Digital Security Specialist overview · Privacy: o Microsoft Priva 101 o Privacy is a Human Right o GDPR, CCPA o 2007 > Sarbanes-Oxley o financial impact o “Compliance reporting from a spreadsheet and in inbox is no way to go through life.” o Solving issues with software vs. people/resources. o Reg…

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Ep. 5 Class LLC Keyaan Williams - Author of the EC-Council CISO Certification talks CASB with Microsoft 1:10:50

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Keyaan Williams of Class LLC talks CASB with the Microsoft Enterprise Digital Security team. We cover a lot of ground: certifications, digital transformation, Phishing, frameworks, governance, and much more. Keyaan has a wealth of knowlege and we are thrilled he agreed to speak with us - enjoy. [email protected] www.class-llc.com Keyaan.william…

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Ep. 4 CyberGen CEO: Mike Callahan - Incident Response and Culture 1:01:20

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Incident Response and Culture: Ep.4 o U.S., Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt, UAE, Romania and Peru Slogan – “One Team” Follow the sun service We cover the Desktop to cloud Microsoft Incident Response | Microsoft Security Microsoft 365 E5 | Advanced Security 365 | Microsoft Compare All Microsoft 365 Plans | Microsoft "Some partners are not Securi…

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Ep. 3_ Part 2 of 2 w/ COO Byron Braun of Cloud & Wire 30:27

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· How may customers are you dealing with that are AWS, GWC, or Microsoft shops · Teams voice replacing legacy phone systems · Aszure migrations – network diversity · Microsoft Security investment · AI – Chat GPT and the solutions that it is bringing to the market · Natural language processing · Starting with why? · Humantic.AI o Using AI to sell · …

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Ep. 2_COO Byron Braun from Cloud and Wire 32:16

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· Technology brokerage agency – technology solutions and telecommunications · Moving data and infrastructure to the cloud · 400 solution providers/partner. · Hyper focused on customer needs. · Legacy systems bring their own unique challenges. · MSP’s – the value they bring · Virtual CIO o Putting out fires · 100% referral based · MnA · Security and…

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Ep. 1 - Introduction to Blue Square Security Hosts 14:27

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A quick introduction to your 3 hosts: Greg Wartes (Atlanta, GA), David Driggers (TX), and Michael Vitale (TX.) All 3 bring experience from organizations such as Check Point Software, EY, and Microsoft.By Greg Wartes, David Driggers, Michael Vitale

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We are on a (summer) break 1:12

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Season 5 of the ¿Qué? podcast is coming to an end a little earlier than we expected. Thanks to you all for listening and we'll be back in September!By EL PAÍS

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S05E08: New spike in coronavirus infections and the fallout from Cuba protests 34:14

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This week, we discuss the ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases, in particular among young people, and we also examine how protests by Cuban citizens have been putting the central government in a tight spotBy EL PAÍS

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S05E07: Delta strain in Spain and the debate over bilingual education programs 40:13

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This week on our Spanish news podcast, we discuss the rise of the delta coronavirus strain in Spain, the spike in infections among young people and what regions are doing to curb contagions.By EL PAÍS

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S05E06: Coronavirus update and interview with Bremain in Spain chair 45:37

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This week, we discuss the spread of the delta variant and the progress of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, and speak to the MBE recipient, Sue Wilson, about the work her organization does to protect the rights of UK citizens living in the country.By EL PAÍS

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S05E05: A tragedy in Tenerife and Sánchez's hallway chat with Biden 34:29

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This week on our Spanish news podcast, we look at the tragic case of Anna and Olivia, two little girls who are thought to have been murdered by their father in Spain’s Canary Islands, and discuss the broader problem of gender violence in Spain. We also explain how an announced “bilateral meeting” between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US …

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S05E04: How Spain’s autonomous regions have handled the pandemic 37:58

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We discuss how complicated the coronavirus crisis has been in the country due to the powers of the regional governmentsBy EL PAÍS

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S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons 35:46

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This week we take a look at Spain's ongoing Covid-19 vaccine campaign, and also consider some of the changing rules and regulations for UK nationals traveling to or living in the countryBy EL PAÍS

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S05E02: Travel after Brexit and Catalan politics 37:30

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This week we discuss the changes to the coronavirus restrictions on travelers from the UK, and look at the new Catalan government, which has made securing clemency for the jailed leaders of the 2017 breakaway bid a priorityBy EL PAÍS

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S05E01: Picking up where we left off 40:20

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After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Simon Hunter and Melissa Kitson are back with a brand new seriesBy EL PAÍS

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We are on a break 2:59

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Things are a little complicated for everyone right now, so we will have to take a little break with our podcast. But fret not, we'll be back with you as soon as possible! Stay safe and thanks for listening.By EL PAÍS

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S04E10: UK ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott discusses the coronavirus crisis 37:24

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We also catch up with Chris Dottie, the president of the British Chamber of Commerce, and Martin Makepeace, the president of the British Association of San Antonio, IbizaBy EL PAÍS

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S04E09: Coronavirus lockdown in Spain 46:19

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This week we talk about the state of alarm aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19, and interview some of our podcast heroes about how they are managing under the new restrictionsBy EL PAÍS

Simon Strain Podcasts

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Blue Square Security

Greg Wartes, Michael Vitale, Simon Strain

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¿Qué? – The Spanish News Podcast

EL PAÍS

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S2 Ep. 4 AVD, End User Experience, EP Security 56:04

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S2E3: CSAM 37:18

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Season 2; Ep. 2 (Defender for Cloud) 41:24

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Season 2; Ep. 1 (CISO Recap) 36:22

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Ep. 11 Microsoft Global Black Belt | Cloud Security & More 46:48

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Ep. 10 Microsoft Security Copilot with Microsoft Specialists Joey Muniz 53:59

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Ep. 9 Mark King_Americas Digital Security Lead 46:25

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Ep. 8_Lighthouse_DPL + Insider Risk 49:03

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Microsoft Sentinel w/ Lightstream_Ep. 7 52:40

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Ep. 6_Grady Boggs_Microsoft Security Specialist_Privacy 51:51

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Ep. 5 Class LLC Keyaan Williams - Author of the EC-Council CISO Certification talks CASB with Microsoft 1:10:50

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Ep. 4 CyberGen CEO: Mike Callahan - Incident Response and Culture 1:01:20

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Ep. 3_ Part 2 of 2 w/ COO Byron Braun of Cloud & Wire 30:27

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Ep. 2_COO Byron Braun from Cloud and Wire 32:16

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Ep. 1 - Introduction to Blue Square Security Hosts 14:27

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We are on a (summer) break 1:12

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S05E08: New spike in coronavirus infections and the fallout from Cuba protests 34:14

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S05E07: Delta strain in Spain and the debate over bilingual education programs 40:13

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S05E06: Coronavirus update and interview with Bremain in Spain chair 45:37

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S05E05: A tragedy in Tenerife and Sánchez's hallway chat with Biden 34:29

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S05E04: How Spain’s autonomous regions have handled the pandemic 37:58

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S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons 35:46

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S05E02: Travel after Brexit and Catalan politics 37:30

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S05E01: Picking up where we left off 40:20

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We are on a break 2:59

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S04E10: UK ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott discusses the coronavirus crisis 37:24

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S04E09: Coronavirus lockdown in Spain 46:19