The Azure Security Podcast

Episode 100: Our stories so far

The Azure Security Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode Michael, Sarah, Gladys and Mark talk about our careers so far, explain some funny stories and our wishes for a more secure future. Our stories Mark at the start Sarah 4m 5s Gladys 6m 50s Michael 12m 22s Funny Stories Mark 19m 31s Sarah 20m 33s Gladys 22m 46s Michael 24m 39s Career Advice Mark 26m 58s Sarah 29m 18s Gladys 31m 48s Michael 34m 40s Future Mark 36m 27s Sarah 38m 33s Gladys 40m 34s Michael 42m 24s Behind the Scenes Mark 43m 36s

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