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  4. <title><![CDATA[ Tobias Zimmergren on Tech ]]></title>
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  16.        <title><![CDATA[Staying productive with the Pomodoro Technique]]></title>
  17.        <description><![CDATA[You&#39;ve probably heard me emphasize &#39;Be productive, not busy&#39; countless times – much like the quote in the header photo of this very blog post, which is hanging in my home office.
  18.  
  19. The distinction between merely doing things and doing the right things efficiently is significant. Being]]></description>
  20.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/stay-productive-with-the-pomodoro-technique/</link>
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  22.        <category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
  23.        <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
  24.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  25.        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:31:32 +0100</pubDate>
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  27.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>You've probably heard me emphasize '<strong>Be productive, not busy</strong>' countless times – much like the quote in the header photo of this very blog post, which is hanging in my home office. </p><p>The distinction</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/stay-productive-with-the-pomodoro-technique/">https://zimmergren.net/stay-productive-with-the-pomodoro-technique/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  30.        <title><![CDATA[Frameworks to strategically improve your cybersecurity]]></title>
  31.        <description><![CDATA[Learn about popular cybersecurity frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CISAs Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG), MITRE ATT&amp;CK and D3FEND, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework&#39;s Secure methodology, and Microsoft&#39;s CISO Workshop Training.]]></description>
  32.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/frameworks-to-improve-your-cybersecurity-nist-mitre-cisa-ciso/</link>
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  34.        <category><![CDATA[Executives]]></category>
  35.        <category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category>
  36.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  37.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  38.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  39.        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:11:38 +0200</pubDate>
  40.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/10/header-cybersecurity-frameworks.jpg" medium="image"/>
  41.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In the article about the <a href="https://zimmergren.net/nsa-cisa-top-10-cybersecurity-misconfigurations/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations the NSA and CISA found</strong></a> we learned about the potential impact of weak network and security configurations for organizations.&nbsp;</p><p>In this article, the altitude remains</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/frameworks-to-improve-your-cybersecurity-nist-mitre-cisa-ciso/">https://zimmergren.net/frameworks-to-improve-your-cybersecurity-nist-mitre-cisa-ciso/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  44.        <title><![CDATA[Learnings from the NSA and CISA top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations]]></title>
  45.        <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the joint advisory by the NSA and CISA, highlighting the top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations commonly found in large organizations&#39; networks.]]></description>
  46.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/nsa-cisa-top-10-cybersecurity-misconfigurations/</link>
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  48.        <category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category>
  49.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  50.        <category><![CDATA[Executives]]></category>
  51.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  52.        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:25:45 +0200</pubDate>
  53.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/10/header-cisa-nsa-cybersecurity-misconfigurations-top-10.jpg" medium="image"/>
  54.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In this article, I explore the recent joint advisory by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/3549369/nsa-and-cisa-advise-on-top-ten-cybersecurity-misconfigurations/?ref=zimmergren.net">NSA</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-278a?ref=zimmergren.net">CISA</a>, highlighting the top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations commonly found in large organizations' networks​.</p><h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2><p>My reflections in this post</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/nsa-cisa-top-10-cybersecurity-misconfigurations/">https://zimmergren.net/nsa-cisa-top-10-cybersecurity-misconfigurations/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  57.        <title><![CDATA[What is the Cybercrime Atlas?]]></title>
  58.        <description><![CDATA[The Cybercrime Atlas is an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum to better understand and combat cybercrime globally. By mapping the cybercriminal ecosystem, it aims to disrupt cyber-criminal networks.]]></description>
  59.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/cybersecurity-what-is-the-cybercrime-atlas/</link>
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  61.        <category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category>
  62.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  63.        <category><![CDATA[Executives]]></category>
  64.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  65.        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:55:47 +0200</pubDate>
  66.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/10/header-cybersecurity-atlas-1.jpg" medium="image"/>
  67.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In this post, I delve into an initiative making waves in the cybersecurity arena – the Cybercrime Atlas. </p><p>The Cybercrime Atlas is an initiative launched by the <a href="https://www.weforum.org/?ref=zimmergren.net" rel="noreferrer">World Economic Forum</a> (WEF) to better understand and combat</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/cybersecurity-what-is-the-cybercrime-atlas/">https://zimmergren.net/cybersecurity-what-is-the-cybercrime-atlas/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  70.        <title><![CDATA[Celebrating 200 episodes of the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast]]></title>
  71.        <description><![CDATA[Wow. We&#39;ve been running the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast for almost four years and just passed our 200th episode. Since the podcast&#39;s inception, we have published one episode every Wednesday at 3 pm CET (6 am PT).
  72.  
  73. Before diving into the details of my celebrations here,]]></description>
  74.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/celebrating-200-episodes-of-the-ctrl-alt-azure-podcast/</link>
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  76.        <category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
  77.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  78.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  79.        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:32 +0200</pubDate>
  80.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/08/blog-header-ctrlaltazure-1.png" medium="image"/>
  81.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Wow. We've been running the <a href="https://ctrlaltazure.com/?ref=zimmergren.net">Ctrl+Alt+Azure</a> podcast for almost four years and just passed our 200th episode. Since the podcast's inception, we have published one episode every Wednesday at 3 pm CET (6</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/celebrating-200-episodes-of-the-ctrl-alt-azure-podcast/">https://zimmergren.net/celebrating-200-episodes-of-the-ctrl-alt-azure-podcast/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  84.        <title><![CDATA[Redacting sensitive information with Application Insights in C#]]></title>
  85.        <description><![CDATA[This article teaches you how to redact sensitive information in Application Insights when you send traces from your .NET applications.]]></description>
  86.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/redacting-sensitive-information-application-insights/</link>
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  88.        <category><![CDATA[Application Insights]]></category>
  89.        <category><![CDATA[Azure Monitor]]></category>
  90.        <category><![CDATA[Compliance]]></category>
  91.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  92.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  93.        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:26:30 +0200</pubDate>
  94.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/04/privacy-please-1.jpg" medium="image"/>
  95.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In addition to this article, here are additional content that you may find relevant:</p><ul><li><a href="https://zimmergren.net/open-source-azure-monitor-microsoft-sentinel-workbooks/">Security-focused Azure Monitor and Sentinel workbooks</a></li><li><a href="https://zimmergren.net/enforce-authentication-when-sending-application-insights-telemetry/">Enforce authentication when sending Application Insights telemetry</a></li><li><a href="https://zimmergren.net/excluding-failing-dependencies-from-application-insights-logging/">Exclude failing dependencies from Application Insights in C#</a></li></ul>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/redacting-sensitive-information-application-insights/">https://zimmergren.net/redacting-sensitive-information-application-insights/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  98.        <title><![CDATA[Ultra-wide (21:9) vs a typical 4K (16:9) monitor for productive work]]></title>
  99.        <description><![CDATA[I have used a 3440x1440 ultra-wide monitor from LG for eight years. I recently needed to try something else, and I &quot;downgraded&quot; to 32&quot;, but with 4K, which made all the difference.
  100.  
  101. To set the scene, I want to clarify my use cases before you continue reading.]]></description>
  102.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/ultrawide-versus-4k-monitor/</link>
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  104.        <category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
  105.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  106.        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:55:58 +0100</pubDate>
  107.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2023/03/desk-newsetup-1.jpg" medium="image"/>
  108.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I have used a <strong>3440x1440</strong> ultra-wide monitor from LG for eight years. I recently needed to try something else, and I "downgraded" to 32", but with 4K, which made all the difference.</p><p>To set the</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/ultrawide-versus-4k-monitor/">https://zimmergren.net/ultrawide-versus-4k-monitor/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  111.        <title><![CDATA[Reading e-mails with Microsoft Graph using .NET]]></title>
  112.        <description><![CDATA[Following a popular article I published on Sending e-mails with Microsoft Graph using .NET, I have been asked on several occasions how to read e-mails from an inbox.
  113.  
  114. There are several ways to accomplish this, and I&#39;m highlighting one of the easier ways to show a working code]]></description>
  115.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/reading-emails-with-microsoft-graph-using-net/</link>
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  117.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft 365]]></category>
  118.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  119.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Graph]]></category>
  120.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  121.        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:50 +0100</pubDate>
  122.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/12/graphread-mail-2.png" medium="image"/>
  123.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Following a popular article I published on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/sending-e-mails-using-microsoft-graph-using-dotnet/">Sending e-mails with Microsoft Graph using .NET</a>, I have been asked on several occasions how to read e-mails from an inbox.</p><p>There are several ways to accomplish this,</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/reading-emails-with-microsoft-graph-using-net/">https://zimmergren.net/reading-emails-with-microsoft-graph-using-net/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  126.        <title><![CDATA[A short recap of ESPC 2022]]></title>
  127.        <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s been some time since I attended a conference in person. ESPC 2022 in Copenhagen was amazing, and I combined working remotely from the hotel at the venue with hanging out with great people and learning a lot about trends and opportunities in our tech community.
  128.  
  129.  
  130. The event]]></description>
  131.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/recap-of-espc-2022/</link>
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  133.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  134.        <category><![CDATA[SharePoint]]></category>
  135.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft 365]]></category>
  136.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  137.        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:17:37 +0100</pubDate>
  138.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/12/espc-vesa.png" medium="image"/>
  139.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>It's been some time since I attended a conference in person. <a href="https://www.sharepointeurope.com/?ref=zimmergren.net">ESPC 2022</a> in Copenhagen was amazing, and I combined working remotely from the hotel at the venue with hanging out with great people and</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/recap-of-espc-2022/">https://zimmergren.net/recap-of-espc-2022/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  142.        <title><![CDATA[Build sustainable solutions on Azure and save money]]></title>
  143.        <description><![CDATA[Are you building sustainable cloud solutions? If not, read this!]]></description>
  144.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/building-sustainable-cloud-solutions-azure/</link>
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  146.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  147.        <category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>
  148.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  149.        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:04:24 +0100</pubDate>
  150.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/10/sustainability-header-2.png" medium="image"/>
  151.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Okay, the headline is a bold statement. However, there is a strong correlation between cost and sustainability. Where you optimize workloads properly, they will likely accrue less cloud spending, ultimately reducing the carbon emissions they</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/building-sustainable-cloud-solutions-azure/">https://zimmergren.net/building-sustainable-cloud-solutions-azure/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  154.        <title><![CDATA[Favorite security-focused open-source workbooks for Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel]]></title>
  155.        <description><![CDATA[Let&#39;s explore some of the Open Source workbooks that exist for Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel. Why are they important to know about? What are some use cases?
  156.  
  157. Read this article to understand some of my favorite use cases and well-used workbooks, tailored to my specific needs.]]></description>
  158.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/open-source-azure-monitor-microsoft-sentinel-workbooks/</link>
  159.        <guid isPermaLink="false">609ecc45d73eea003e607c31</guid>
  160.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  161.        <category><![CDATA[Azure Monitor]]></category>
  162.        <category><![CDATA[Application Insights]]></category>
  163.        <category><![CDATA[Monitoring]]></category>
  164.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  165.        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:48:48 +0200</pubDate>
  166.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/10/2022-10-27_10-35-21-2.png" medium="image"/>
  167.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I have previously talked about workbooks in various forms. For more insights into how they can be utilized, I recommend browsing through these posts.</p><ul><li><a href="https://zimmergren.net/visualize-log-analytics-data-ingestion-using-azure-sentinel/">Visualize Log Analytics data ingestion using Microsoft Sentinel</a></li><li><a href="https://zimmergren.net/sensitive-key-vault-operations-with-azure-sentinel/">Discover sensitive Key</a></li></ul>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/open-source-azure-monitor-microsoft-sentinel-workbooks/">https://zimmergren.net/open-source-azure-monitor-microsoft-sentinel-workbooks/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  170.        <title><![CDATA[How to: Remind me to reply to messages in Microsoft Teams]]></title>
  171.        <description><![CDATA[Learn about the easiest capability for reminding yourself about Microsoft Teams messages. Fire and forget reminders, so you can move on with your day.
  172.  
  173. When the reminder is due, Microsoft Teams will send you a notification and link you directly to the message!]]></description>
  174.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/remind-me-messages-microsoft-teams/</link>
  175.        <guid isPermaLink="false">630787d10fc584003df1c7a1</guid>
  176.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
  177.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft 365]]></category>
  178.        <category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
  179.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  180.        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:36 +0200</pubDate>
  181.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/08/teamsremind-remindme2-1.png" medium="image"/>
  182.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Being a user that migrated from Slack to Microsoft Teams many years ago, there's one key capability that I kept missing out on. Namely, the ability to remind yourself about any given message, and specify</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/remind-me-messages-microsoft-teams/">https://zimmergren.net/remind-me-messages-microsoft-teams/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  185.        <title><![CDATA[Testing your internet speed from the command line on Windows, Linux, or Mac]]></title>
  186.        <description><![CDATA[I&#39;ve recently come across the need to test the internet speed of devices without a Graphical User Interface (GUI) connected to the internet.
  187.  
  188. Devices include Raspberry Pi, virtual machines running Linux, cloud-based containers running Linux distros, and more.
  189.  
  190. Services like speedtest.net and fast.com are both very]]></description>
  191.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/testing-your-internet-speed-from-the-command-line/</link>
  192.        <guid isPermaLink="false">63064770a851a0003ddc1a07</guid>
  193.        <category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
  194.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  195.        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:50:33 +0200</pubDate>
  196.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/08/speedtestcli-speedtestofficial-2.png" medium="image"/>
  197.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I've recently come across the need to test the internet speed of devices without a Graphical User Interface (GUI) connected to the internet.</p><p>Devices include Raspberry Pi, virtual machines running Linux, cloud-based containers running Linux</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/testing-your-internet-speed-from-the-command-line/">https://zimmergren.net/testing-your-internet-speed-from-the-command-line/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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  200.        <title><![CDATA[Exam Study Guide: SC-100 - Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert]]></title>
  201.        <description><![CDATA[I recently decided to sit the SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert exam which, if you pass, grants you the certification with the same title. I am happy to share that I passed the exam.
  202.  
  203. In this post, I will share some details about the experience, and links and insights for]]></description>
  204.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/exam-study-guide-sc100-microsoft-cybersecurity-architect-expert/</link>
  205.        <guid isPermaLink="false">62d1028b6e3376003de98e90</guid>
  206.        <category><![CDATA[Certification]]></category>
  207.        <category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category>
  208.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  209.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  210.        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:29:42 +0200</pubDate>
  211.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/08/sc-100-cybersecuritypath.png" medium="image"/>
  212.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I recently decided to sit the SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert exam which, if you pass, grants you the certification with the same title. I am happy to share that I passed the exam. </p><p>In</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/exam-study-guide-sc100-microsoft-cybersecurity-architect-expert/">https://zimmergren.net/exam-study-guide-sc100-microsoft-cybersecurity-architect-expert/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  213.    </item>
  214.    <item>
  215.        <title><![CDATA[I&#x27;m working at Microsoft]]></title>
  216.        <description><![CDATA[The cat is out of the bag. Recently, I mentioned that I left Rencore. Today, I&#39;m announcing that I&#39;ve taken a step towards a childhood dream - working at Microsoft.
  217.  
  218. I have moved into a new role and will be shifting my direction slightly.
  219.  
  220. In July]]></description>
  221.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/working-at-microsoft/</link>
  222.        <guid isPermaLink="false">61e8fa740f1bbc003b043cb1</guid>
  223.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft]]></category>
  224.        <category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
  225.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  226.        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:57:13 +0200</pubDate>
  227.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/07/msft-1-1.png" medium="image"/>
  228.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The cat is out of the bag. <a href="https://zimmergren.net/goodbye-rencore/">Recently, I mentioned that I left Rencore</a>. Today, I'm announcing that I've taken a step towards a childhood dream - working at Microsoft.</p><p>I have moved into a</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/working-at-microsoft/">https://zimmergren.net/working-at-microsoft/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  229.    </item>
  230.    <item>
  231.        <title><![CDATA[Goodbye, Rencore!]]></title>
  232.        <description><![CDATA[This is one of those bittersweet posts you have to make once in a while. I have decided to leave Rencore to pursue some other adventures.
  233.  
  234. What a ride it has been. I&#39;ve been working with Rencore for seven years, and it&#39;s been a true learning]]></description>
  235.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/goodbye-rencore/</link>
  236.        <guid isPermaLink="false">62b193c0668e0c004d47af84</guid>
  237.        <category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
  238.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  239.        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:56:28 +0200</pubDate>
  240.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/06/goodbye.jpg" medium="image"/>
  241.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>This is one of those bittersweet posts you have to make once in a while. I have decided to leave Rencore to pursue some other adventures.</p><p>What a ride it has been. I've been working</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/goodbye-rencore/">https://zimmergren.net/goodbye-rencore/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  242.    </item>
  243.    <item>
  244.        <title><![CDATA[Recommended books about Azure security!]]></title>
  245.        <description><![CDATA[Recently, I got the question to share a list of books I read on Azure security. While I find most of my material online, in Microsoft Docs, Microsoft Learn, and community blogs, there are some relevant books to look at if you&#39;re aiming to strengthen your security knowledge]]></description>
  246.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/recommended-books-on-azure-security/</link>
  247.        <guid isPermaLink="false">627e29cbb4d6f7003d45d8d4</guid>
  248.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  249.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  250.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  251.        <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 12:45:12 +0200</pubDate>
  252.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/05/azsecbooks-header.png" medium="image"/>
  253.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Recently, I got the question to share a list of books I read on Azure security. While I find most of my material online, in Microsoft Docs, Microsoft Learn, and community blogs, there are some</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/recommended-books-on-azure-security/">https://zimmergren.net/recommended-books-on-azure-security/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  254.    </item>
  255.    <item>
  256.        <title><![CDATA[Use the Resource Explorer from the Azure Portal]]></title>
  257.        <description><![CDATA[I explained how to use the Azure Resource Explorer in a previous post
  258. [https://zimmergren.net/developing-with-azure-part-4-resource-explorer/]. Six
  259. years have passed since that, and I would like to revisit this with an update to
  260. the Resource Explorer.
  261.  
  262. This post is a reminder of a great tool, giving your access to]]></description>
  263.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/use-the-resource-explorer-from-the-azure-portal/</link>
  264.        <guid isPermaLink="false">627a686819e308003d073e82</guid>
  265.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  266.        <category><![CDATA[Azure Resource Manager]]></category>
  267.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  268.        <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
  269.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/05/resourceexplorer-searchforit-1.png" medium="image"/>
  270.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I explained how to use the Azure Resource Explorer <a href="https://zimmergren.net/developing-with-azure-part-4-resource-explorer/">in a previous post</a>. Six years have passed since that, and I would like to revisit this with an update to the Resource Explorer. </p><p>This post</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/use-the-resource-explorer-from-the-azure-portal/">https://zimmergren.net/use-the-resource-explorer-from-the-azure-portal/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  271.    </item>
  272.    <item>
  273.        <title><![CDATA[Three habits to improve health and work-life balance]]></title>
  274.        <description><![CDATA[I&#39;ve worked remotely for more than eight years. Here are my thoughts on how I improved my health and my work-life balance over the years.]]></description>
  275.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/habits-to-improve-health-and-work-life-balance/</link>
  276.        <guid isPermaLink="false">62558c26cfadc8003d8c565a</guid>
  277.        <category><![CDATA[Remote Work]]></category>
  278.        <category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
  279.        <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
  280.        <category><![CDATA[WFH]]></category>
  281.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  282.        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:54:42 +0200</pubDate>
  283.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/04/habits-header-tobias.png" medium="image"/>
  284.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In recent months I have spent countless hours discussing work-life balance with friends, family, and peers in the industry. It's interesting how various things are critical aspects for some but entirely irrelevant for someone else.</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/habits-to-improve-health-and-work-life-balance/">https://zimmergren.net/habits-to-improve-health-and-work-life-balance/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  285.    </item>
  286.    <item>
  287.        <title><![CDATA[Top 3 favorite capabilities in Microsoft Defender for Cloud]]></title>
  288.        <description><![CDATA[Working with Microsoft Defender for Cloud is amazing. We can get a lot of insights and guidance on our journey to improve our security and compliance posture.]]></description>
  289.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/top-capabilities-in-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/</link>
  290.        <guid isPermaLink="false">6257b7f8cfadc8003d8c5774</guid>
  291.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  292.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Defender]]></category>
  293.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  294.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  295.        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
  296.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/04/dfc-header.png" medium="image"/>
  297.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-cloud-introduction?wt.mc_id=az-mvp-4021705&ref=zimmergren.net">Microsoft Defender for Cloud</a> is a fantastic product. </p><p>We get comprehensive threat management, improved security posture of our infrastructure, and can harden the configuration of our resources. Additionally, we can measure how we compare to</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/top-capabilities-in-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/">https://zimmergren.net/top-capabilities-in-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  298.    </item>
  299.    <item>
  300.        <title><![CDATA[Fixing the &quot;Loading Microsoft Teams&quot; infinite loop]]></title>
  301.        <description><![CDATA[Solve the &quot;Loading Microsoft Teams...&quot; dialog that gets stuck in an infinite loop.]]></description>
  302.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/fixing-the-loading-microsoft-teams-infinite-loop/</link>
  303.        <guid isPermaLink="false">6266416804605c003d208eef</guid>
  304.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams]]></category>
  305.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  306.        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:00:03 +0200</pubDate>
  307.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/04/teamsissue-1-1.png" medium="image"/>
  308.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In recent weeks, I've had issues with loading Microsoft Teams after a reboot, or after Teams was closed. This has happened on all three devices I have used recently, all with Windows 11.</p><p>You may</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/fixing-the-loading-microsoft-teams-infinite-loop/">https://zimmergren.net/fixing-the-loading-microsoft-teams-infinite-loop/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  309.    </item>
  310.    <item>
  311.        <title><![CDATA[Estimating the real cost of Microsoft Defender for Cloud]]></title>
  312.        <description><![CDATA[It can be tricky to understand the cost of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Here&#39;s a way to simplify the process using the built-in workbooks.
  313.  
  314. In this post, we&#39;ll dive into the challenge of understanding the true cost of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.]]></description>
  315.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/estimate-the-cost-of-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/</link>
  316.        <guid isPermaLink="false">6257f9f9cfadc8003d8c57b7</guid>
  317.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  318.        <category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>
  319.        <category><![CDATA[Cost Management]]></category>
  320.        <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Defender]]></category>
  321.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  322.        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
  323.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/04/dfc-estimation-storage-1.png" medium="image"/>
  324.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2><p>In this post, I want to highlight the challenge of understanding the true cost of enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and a recommendation for how to gain better insights using the (now) built-in Pricing</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/estimate-the-cost-of-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/">https://zimmergren.net/estimate-the-cost-of-microsoft-defender-for-cloud/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  325.    </item>
  326.    <item>
  327.        <title><![CDATA[Favorite Visual Studio Code extensions]]></title>
  328.        <description><![CDATA[Find some of my favorite Visual Studio Code extensions here, including screenshots and explanations why I think these are worth downloading.]]></description>
  329.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/top-visual-studio-code-extensions/</link>
  330.        <guid isPermaLink="false">62304fa80268ae003d5a7959</guid>
  331.        <category><![CDATA[Visual Studio Code]]></category>
  332.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  333.        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
  334.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/03/vscode-extensions.png" medium="image"/>
  335.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>I previously wrote about <a href="https://zimmergren.net/favorite-visual-studio-code-extensions-for-azure/">Favorite Visual Studio Code Extensions for Azure</a>. This post was well-received but focused mainly on Azure-related extensions. </p><p>In this post, I want to line up all the favorite extensions I use</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/top-visual-studio-code-extensions/">https://zimmergren.net/top-visual-studio-code-extensions/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  336.    </item>
  337.    <item>
  338.        <title><![CDATA[Obfuscate strings in KQL queries]]></title>
  339.        <description><![CDATA[Learn how to obfuscate strings in KQL queries in Azure Data Explorer. This way, the query log will not display sensitive information when someone is reviewing executed queries.]]></description>
  340.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/obfuscate-strings-in-kql-queries-adx/</link>
  341.        <guid isPermaLink="false">620f9189bcc12a004828bd6a</guid>
  342.        <category><![CDATA[Compliance]]></category>
  343.        <category><![CDATA[Log Analytics]]></category>
  344.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  345.        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
  346.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/03/adx-protect-obfuscated-1.png" medium="image"/>
  347.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Previously, I wrote about <a href="https://zimmergren.net/understanding-azure-log-analytics-query-auditing/">understanding Azure Log Analytics query auditing</a>. I since have had several conversations about what goes into an audit log and what can be protected. </p><p>The previous post was about <a href="https://zimmergren.net/tag/log-analytics/">Log Analytics</a></p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/obfuscate-strings-in-kql-queries-adx/">https://zimmergren.net/obfuscate-strings-in-kql-queries-adx/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
  348.    </item>
  349.    <item>
  350.        <title><![CDATA[Generate Bicep templates from existing Azure resources with VS Code]]></title>
  351.        <description><![CDATA[Use Visual Studio Code to conveniently generate Azure Bicep templates for your resources, allowing you to work faster and smarter with templates!]]></description>
  352.        <link>https://zimmergren.net/generate-bicep-templates-from-existing-azure-resources-vscode/</link>
  353.        <guid isPermaLink="false">61f8dc8b753f92003bb9aeed</guid>
  354.        <category><![CDATA[Azure]]></category>
  355.        <category><![CDATA[Bicep]]></category>
  356.        <category><![CDATA[Visual Studio Code]]></category>
  357.        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tobias Zimmergren]]></dc:creator>
  358.        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
  359.        <media:content url="https://zimmergren.net/content/images/2022/02/codebicep-header.png" medium="image"/>
  360.        <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>ARM and Bicep templates and are often used to deploy a specific configuration of resources on infrastructure.  However, you need to carefully craft the templates to fit our scenarios and situations. Creating templates can be</p>...  Read the full post on <a href="https://zimmergren.net/generate-bicep-templates-from-existing-azure-resources-vscode/">https://zimmergren.net/generate-bicep-templates-from-existing-azure-resources-vscode/</a> ]]></content:encoded>
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