Olav Tvedt
@olavt.bsky.social
«The Sky Is a Neighborhood» -Foo Fighters.
Cloud dude @Sparebankenvest. Cloud Security MVP (17 years).
Podcasting Microsoft cloud and related stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluescreenbrothers
Cloud dude @Sparebankenvest. Cloud Security MVP (17 years).
Podcasting Microsoft cloud and related stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluescreenbrothers
@alexsolaat.bsky.social and I had a talk with Chauncey Larsen from Microsoft Surface team about #WindowsRecall, #Copilot+ and AI in #Windows
Does the operative system have any impact on your AI experience?
youtu.be/YXqnfTUY95c
Does the operative system have any impact on your AI experience?
youtu.be/YXqnfTUY95c
Exploring Recall & Copilot+ PCs: AI in Windows
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@alexsolaat.bsky.social and I had a talk with Chauncey Larsen from Microsoft Surface team about #WindowsRecall, #Copilot+ and AI in #Windows
Does the operative system have any impact on your AI experience?
youtu.be/YXqnfTUY95c
Does the operative system have any impact on your AI experience?
youtu.be/YXqnfTUY95c
The hunt for expiring certs and secrets on your Entra/Azure apps where the topic when @goodworkaround.com and I did our newest podcast.
We share where to find them (some are well hidden), cmd lines and a script that help monitor and alert before they expires and cause problems
youtu.be/1TjedH5o-QU
We share where to find them (some are well hidden), cmd lines and a script that help monitor and alert before they expires and cause problems
youtu.be/1TjedH5o-QU
Entra Apps: Hunting Certificates & Secrets
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The hunt for expiring certs and secrets on your Entra/Azure apps where the topic when @goodworkaround.com and I did our newest podcast.
We share where to find them (some are well hidden), cmd lines and a script that help monitor and alert before they expires and cause problems
youtu.be/1TjedH5o-QU
We share where to find them (some are well hidden), cmd lines and a script that help monitor and alert before they expires and cause problems
youtu.be/1TjedH5o-QU
#Entraid preview out: Convert Source of Authority of synced Active Directory groups to the cloud.
Or easier said, you can now convert Active directory groups so you can change and manage them in EntraID
How to w/demos shown by @goodworkaround.com and me in our newest episode
youtu.be/_K3k5_A44sM
Or easier said, you can now convert Active directory groups so you can change and manage them in EntraID
How to w/demos shown by @goodworkaround.com and me in our newest episode
youtu.be/_K3k5_A44sM
How to convert Active Directory groups to Entra ID controlled group
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#Entraid preview out: Convert Source of Authority of synced Active Directory groups to the cloud.
Or easier said, you can now convert Active directory groups so you can change and manage them in EntraID
How to w/demos shown by @goodworkaround.com and me in our newest episode
youtu.be/_K3k5_A44sM
Or easier said, you can now convert Active directory groups so you can change and manage them in EntraID
How to w/demos shown by @goodworkaround.com and me in our newest episode
youtu.be/_K3k5_A44sM
Brand new problem with Windows Sandbox, after updates in September. The manual and PowerShell solution do not longer work, but luckily the good old "Netsh" command still work.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
Windows Sandbox - No network fix (Update sept.25 - Only netsh version are now working)
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Brand new problem with Windows Sandbox, after updates in September. The manual and PowerShell solution do not longer work, but luckily the good old "Netsh" command still work.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
Last day before 2 weeks vacation. When coming back I will start making some more Entra App videos. I think secret and certificate will be first focus
In the mean time enjoy one off our "classics"
youtu.be/f5iXXi0prbA
In the mean time enjoy one off our "classics"
youtu.be/f5iXXi0prbA
Entra App Registration: A deep dive into configuration part 1
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Last day before 2 weeks vacation. When coming back I will start making some more Entra App videos. I think secret and certificate will be first focus
In the mean time enjoy one off our "classics"
youtu.be/f5iXXi0prbA
In the mean time enjoy one off our "classics"
youtu.be/f5iXXi0prbA
The Microsoft Defender for Cloud Ninja training have been updated
Some new:
- Agentless code scanning for GitHub and Azure DevOps (preview)
- Protecting Cloud Storage in the Age of AI
- Microsoft AI Security Story: Protection Across the Platform
- And more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Some new:
- Agentless code scanning for GitHub and Azure DevOps (preview)
- Protecting Cloud Storage in the Age of AI
- Microsoft AI Security Story: Protection Across the Platform
- And more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Become Defender for Cloud Ninja
[Last update: 07/30/2025]All content has been reviewed and updated for July 2025.
This blog post has a curation of many Microsoft Defender for Cloud...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Microsoft Defender for Cloud Ninja training have been updated
Some new:
- Agentless code scanning for GitHub and Azure DevOps (preview)
- Protecting Cloud Storage in the Age of AI
- Microsoft AI Security Story: Protection Across the Platform
- And more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Some new:
- Agentless code scanning for GitHub and Azure DevOps (preview)
- Protecting Cloud Storage in the Age of AI
- Microsoft AI Security Story: Protection Across the Platform
- And more
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Who are hosting a birthday party for Windows 10 today?
🥳
10 Years today since it was released. Is that the reason for the extended support?
Ent. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Win 10:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Consumer Ext Security Updates (ESU):
support.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
🥳
10 Years today since it was released. Is that the reason for the extended support?
Ent. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Win 10:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Consumer Ext Security Updates (ESU):
support.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10
Learn about the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10. The ESU program gives customers the option to receive security updates for Windows 10.
learn.microsoft.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Who are hosting a birthday party for Windows 10 today?
🥳
10 Years today since it was released. Is that the reason for the extended support?
Ent. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Win 10:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Consumer Ext Security Updates (ESU):
support.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
🥳
10 Years today since it was released. Is that the reason for the extended support?
Ent. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Win 10:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Consumer Ext Security Updates (ESU):
support.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
Sometimes I need to hunt Azure to check if a specific group has permissions some where in all my subscriptions.
With help from Co-pilot in VS Code I now have this script. Listing both "Active" and "Eligible" permissions and exporting it into a CSV file
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
With help from Co-pilot in VS Code I now have this script. Listing both "Active" and "Eligible" permissions and exporting it into a CSV file
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
Scripts-For-Sharing/Azure/Access_Control_(IAM)/Get-AllAzureRolesGroup.ps1 at master · OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing
Contribute to OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Sometimes I need to hunt Azure to check if a specific group has permissions some where in all my subscriptions.
With help from Co-pilot in VS Code I now have this script. Listing both "Active" and "Eligible" permissions and exporting it into a CSV file
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
With help from Co-pilot in VS Code I now have this script. Listing both "Active" and "Eligible" permissions and exporting it into a CSV file
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
Renewed for the 18th time, still excited and nervous when waiting for that e-mail
Big thanks to @alexsolaat.bsky.social, @tinastenderup.bsky.social, and the entire #MVPBuzz family
Big thanks to @alexsolaat.bsky.social, @tinastenderup.bsky.social, and the entire #MVPBuzz family
July 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Renewed for the 18th time, still excited and nervous when waiting for that e-mail
Big thanks to @alexsolaat.bsky.social, @tinastenderup.bsky.social, and the entire #MVPBuzz family
Big thanks to @alexsolaat.bsky.social, @tinastenderup.bsky.social, and the entire #MVPBuzz family
Great news. Soon (if not already) your Defender for Office 365 will automatically detect and block email bombing attacks.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 now blocks email bombing attacks
Microsoft says its Defender for Office 365 cloud-based email security suite will now automatically detect and block email bombing attacks.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Great news. Soon (if not already) your Defender for Office 365 will automatically detect and block email bombing attacks.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Reposted by Olav Tvedt
Okay folks, your going to want to bookmark this 👉 signin.merill.net
Over the weekend I vibe coded a tool I'm calling Microsoft Entra Sign-in URL Builder
This is something I've been wanting to build for some time and inspiration struck.
Over the weekend I vibe coded a tool I'm calling Microsoft Entra Sign-in URL Builder
This is something I've been wanting to build for some time and inspiration struck.
June 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Okay folks, your going to want to bookmark this 👉 signin.merill.net
Over the weekend I vibe coded a tool I'm calling Microsoft Entra Sign-in URL Builder
This is something I've been wanting to build for some time and inspiration struck.
Over the weekend I vibe coded a tool I'm calling Microsoft Entra Sign-in URL Builder
This is something I've been wanting to build for some time and inspiration struck.
Trying to clean up old "mistakes". Default expiration dates for new secrets in Entra App registrations were at one point set to the years 2299 and 2100. Created a script that lists these so I can clean them up.
And also check if there is any with 2 years+ too expiration
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
And also check if there is any with 2 years+ too expiration
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
Scripts-For-Sharing/Azure/Apps/Get-Apps-with-too-long-expiration.ps1 at master · OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing
Contribute to OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Trying to clean up old "mistakes". Default expiration dates for new secrets in Entra App registrations were at one point set to the years 2299 and 2100. Created a script that lists these so I can clean them up.
And also check if there is any with 2 years+ too expiration
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
And also check if there is any with 2 years+ too expiration
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
Reposted by Olav Tvedt
I am a heavy user of Windows Sandbox, but I (and many more) have had the "No network" problem.
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
Windows Sandbox - No network fix
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I am a heavy user of Windows Sandbox, but I (and many more) have had the "No network" problem.
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
I am a heavy user of Windows Sandbox, but I (and many more) have had the "No network" problem.
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
Windows Sandbox - No network fix
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I am a heavy user of Windows Sandbox, but I (and many more) have had the "No network" problem.
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
It is in fact just a good old DNS setting problem. I created a short video on how to fix it manually or with a configuration file.
youtu.be/XX3fdBptKqQ
Updated my Entra PIM roles activation script to include the possibility of selecting for how long the roles should be active.
The script will list all roles you are eligible to active and highlight the once already active
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
The script will list all roles you are eligible to active and highlight the once already active
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
May 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Updated my Entra PIM roles activation script to include the possibility of selecting for how long the roles should be active.
The script will list all roles you are eligible to active and highlight the once already active
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
The script will list all roles you are eligible to active and highlight the once already active
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
Struggling with Windows Sandbox not having network access?
It is most likely related to DNS trouble, set it manually or create a Sandbox config file (.wsb) that configure the DNS setting during startup every time.
It is most likely related to DNS trouble, set it manually or create a Sandbox config file (.wsb) that configure the DNS setting during startup every time.
May 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Struggling with Windows Sandbox not having network access?
It is most likely related to DNS trouble, set it manually or create a Sandbox config file (.wsb) that configure the DNS setting during startup every time.
It is most likely related to DNS trouble, set it manually or create a Sandbox config file (.wsb) that configure the DNS setting during startup every time.
New private Microsoft accounts gets more safe with passkeys as default.
You get both that nice and easy passwordless experience and enhancing the security
thehackernews.com/2025/05/micr...
How to enable on your exiting account? (personal and work account)
support.microsoft.com/en-us/accoun...
You get both that nice and easy passwordless experience and enhancing the security
thehackernews.com/2025/05/micr...
How to enable on your exiting account? (personal and work account)
support.microsoft.com/en-us/accoun...
Microsoft Sets Passkeys Default for New Accounts; 15 Billion Users Gain Passwordless Support
Microsoft now defaults new accounts to passkeys instead of passwords + Safer logins + Reduced phishing risk.
thehackernews.com
May 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
New private Microsoft accounts gets more safe with passkeys as default.
You get both that nice and easy passwordless experience and enhancing the security
thehackernews.com/2025/05/micr...
How to enable on your exiting account? (personal and work account)
support.microsoft.com/en-us/accoun...
You get both that nice and easy passwordless experience and enhancing the security
thehackernews.com/2025/05/micr...
How to enable on your exiting account? (personal and work account)
support.microsoft.com/en-us/accoun...
Security from chip to cloud are the topic on #BlueScreenBrothers latest episode. Focused on #Microsoft Surface, but the advices should be followed on any hardware vendors equipment.
@alexsolaat.bsky.social youtu.be/s8Awpscsgjk
@alexsolaat.bsky.social youtu.be/s8Awpscsgjk
Microsoft Surface: Security from chip to cloud
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
April 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Security from chip to cloud are the topic on #BlueScreenBrothers latest episode. Focused on #Microsoft Surface, but the advices should be followed on any hardware vendors equipment.
@alexsolaat.bsky.social youtu.be/s8Awpscsgjk
@alexsolaat.bsky.social youtu.be/s8Awpscsgjk
During #MVPSummit @alexsolaat.bsky.social meetup with @microsoft.com Surface Program managers Frank Buchholz and Chauncey Larson. They recorded a podcast about AI technologies and Microsoft Surface
Check it out here:
youtu.be/JTluLkcE5m4
#MVPBuzz
Check it out here:
youtu.be/JTluLkcE5m4
#MVPBuzz
AI technologies and Microsoft Surface with Microsoft PM Frank Buchholz and Chauncey Larson
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
During #MVPSummit @alexsolaat.bsky.social meetup with @microsoft.com Surface Program managers Frank Buchholz and Chauncey Larson. They recorded a podcast about AI technologies and Microsoft Surface
Check it out here:
youtu.be/JTluLkcE5m4
#MVPBuzz
Check it out here:
youtu.be/JTluLkcE5m4
#MVPBuzz
@alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders are meeting up with Briand Sanderson (Microsoft) again during the Microsoft MVP Summit. And in this episode there is lovely mix of old time #Mainframe and modern #CloudPC
#MVPBuzz #MVPSummit
youtu.be/2bmIXQtPWlA
#MVPBuzz #MVPSummit
youtu.be/2bmIXQtPWlA
Evolution of Mainframe and Cloud PC
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
@alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders are meeting up with Briand Sanderson (Microsoft) again during the Microsoft MVP Summit. And in this episode there is lovely mix of old time #Mainframe and modern #CloudPC
#MVPBuzz #MVPSummit
youtu.be/2bmIXQtPWlA
#MVPBuzz #MVPSummit
youtu.be/2bmIXQtPWlA
A brand new episode out:
With Briand Sanderson (Microsoft), @alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders Kristiansen (Storebrand) exploring the latest trends, risks, and ethical dilemmas
Discover how to stay safe and secure in the digital age, from browser extensions to AI tools.
youtu.be/C2DOccFC2RU
With Briand Sanderson (Microsoft), @alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders Kristiansen (Storebrand) exploring the latest trends, risks, and ethical dilemmas
Discover how to stay safe and secure in the digital age, from browser extensions to AI tools.
youtu.be/C2DOccFC2RU
Moderns security threat and plugins
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
March 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A brand new episode out:
With Briand Sanderson (Microsoft), @alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders Kristiansen (Storebrand) exploring the latest trends, risks, and ethical dilemmas
Discover how to stay safe and secure in the digital age, from browser extensions to AI tools.
youtu.be/C2DOccFC2RU
With Briand Sanderson (Microsoft), @alexsolaat.bsky.social and Anders Kristiansen (Storebrand) exploring the latest trends, risks, and ethical dilemmas
Discover how to stay safe and secure in the digital age, from browser extensions to AI tools.
youtu.be/C2DOccFC2RU
Needed to figure out if I had any Azure Classic Admins left (unsupported since 31.August 2024) in my subscriptions
Found a script (wmatthyssen.com) and modified it to suit my taste:
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
More info from Microsoft here:
learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/azure/...
Found a script (wmatthyssen.com) and modified it to suit my taste:
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
More info from Microsoft here:
learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/azure/...
Scripts-For-Sharing/Azure/Access_Control_(IAM)/Classic-AdminRoles/Find-ClassicAdmins.ps1 at master · OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing
Contribute to OTvedt/Scripts-For-Sharing development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Needed to figure out if I had any Azure Classic Admins left (unsupported since 31.August 2024) in my subscriptions
Found a script (wmatthyssen.com) and modified it to suit my taste:
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
More info from Microsoft here:
learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/azure/...
Found a script (wmatthyssen.com) and modified it to suit my taste:
github.com/OTvedt/Scrip...
More info from Microsoft here:
learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/azure/...
Reposted by Olav Tvedt
New episode out!
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
Accessing resources cross tenant using managed service identities
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
February 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
New episode out!
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
New episode out!
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
Accessing resources cross tenant using managed service identities
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
youtu.be
February 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
New episode out!
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
@goodworkaround.com and I am looking in to #Azure cross tenant use of managed identities without having to use shared #secrets or #certificates that expire
Check it out, and follow our channel for more exiting nerdy stuff!
youtu.be/oV9jHjNyqfk
@goodworkaround.com and I are exploring Managed identities through demonstrations and real-life examples using logic apps and automation accounts.
The tasks of setting and verifying access permission are also thoroughly explored
Check it out here(and follow for more)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=spb-...
The tasks of setting and verifying access permission are also thoroughly explored
Check it out here(and follow for more)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=spb-...
Managed identity - System and user-assigned demos
YouTube video by BlueScreen Brothers
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@goodworkaround.com and I are exploring Managed identities through demonstrations and real-life examples using logic apps and automation accounts.
The tasks of setting and verifying access permission are also thoroughly explored
Check it out here(and follow for more)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=spb-...
The tasks of setting and verifying access permission are also thoroughly explored
Check it out here(and follow for more)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=spb-...