Welcome to Episode 401 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben Stegink and Scott Hoag dive into the intricacies of implementing Zero Trust principles within Microsoft 365 environments. They explore the foundational aspects of Zero Trust, starting with identity management and the importance of Entra ID. They also cover:

• Identity Management: The critical role of identity in Zero Trust, including MFA, password policies, and least privilege access.
• Endpoint Security: Strategies for verifying and managing devices, including compliance checks and the balance between corporate and BYOD devices.
• Networking: The complexities of securing network traffic in a SaaS environment, including conditional access policies and the emerging Global Secure Access feature.
• Application Management: The role of Defender for Cloud in monitoring shadow IT and ensuring data security across various applications.
• Data Protection: Techniques for safeguarding sensitive information, including DLP policies and the upcoming network-level DLP capabilities.
• Join us as we unpack these topics and provide practical insights for enhancing your organization’s security posture with Zero Trust.