S6E28 - Automate Your Security Baseline with Microsoft’s Open-Source Assessment Tool

In this episode of the "Let's Talk Azure" podcast, Sam and Alan discuss Microsoft's Zero Trust Assessment, an open-source automated tool for scanning Entra ID and Intune settings against various security baselines. They explore how it aligns with Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative, providing actionable remediations for measurable security improvements. They discuss the tool's features, its potential role alongside tools like CISA's ScubaGear, and its ease of use through PowerShell. The hosts also touch on the types of checks it performs, the HTML output report, and potential future expansions, recommending listeners try it out to enhance their security posture. Finally, they preview their next episode, which will cover their experiences and key announcements from Microsoft Ignite.