117 - Make sure you have a break-glass admin account

You should have a break-glass admin account in your Azure tenant. In this episode, we talk about the importance of having one, how to configure it, and what things to consider regarding the security and monitoring of such an account. This episode is sponsored by ScriptRunner.

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro to the show, and catching up.
(04:54) Episode content starts.

Show links

- Manage emergency access accounts in Azure AD (Microsoft Docs)
- Jussi's blog on break-glass admin accounts (Jussi)

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Creators & Guests

Host

Jussi Roine | Microsoft MVP

Hey 👋 Awesome with Security + AI. Building high-performing businesses | Microsoft MVP/MCM/MCT | Ctrl+Alt+Azure 🎙️ | Dad of 3 | Powerlifting + 🥦

Host

Tobias Zimmergren

Principal Content Lead @Microsoft. Co-host @CtrlAltAzure. Tweets about #azure, #security, #cybersecurity, #architecture, and more. Ex MVP (13yrs)

What is Ctrl+Alt+Azure?

This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft, including Microsoft Azure, and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.