In Episode 236, Ben and Scott discuss an interesting question about MFA and using Microsoft Authenticator on personal devices, new Azure regions coming to Arizona (West US 3) and Georgia (East US 3), and a rebranding of Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop.
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Show Notes

* Using YubiKeys with Azure MFA OATH-TOTP
* Passwordless authentication options for Azure Active Directory
* YubiKey 5 Series
* What are security defaults?
* Microsoft Azure available from new cloud regions in Arizona
* Expanding cloud services: Microsoft launches its sustainable datacenter region in Arizona
* New planned datacenter region in Georgia (East US 3)
* Azure Virtual Desktop: The flexible cloud VDI platform for the hybrid workplace
* Earn the new Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification with Exam AZ-140, now out of beta
* Exam AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop – Skills Measured
* Deliver remote desktops and apps with Azure Virtual Desktop
* Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate – Skills Measured

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