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356 - Renewing our understanding of Microsoft Global Secure Access

August 19, 2026 · 35 min

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This week we take a look at Microsoft Global Secure Access (GSA). It's been a few years since it was announced, and it's time to refresh our thinking on what GSA is today, how companies can use it, and what a rollout in 2026 would look like. Join us in discussing GPUs, VPNs, and what a delivery project would include!

(00:00) - Intro and catching up.
(03:56) - Show content starts.

Show links
- Global Secure Access deployment guide

- Private Access deployment plan

- Global Secure Access operations guide

- Enable Intelligent Local Access

- Configure Private Access for Active Directory domain controllers (preview)

- What is Global Secure Access (licensing overview)

- Break-glass script for compliant network policies

- Our previous take: Episode 201

- Give us feedback!

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