MMS 2025 at MOA

Description:
Learn the ins and outs of implementing and using various Defender products, focusing on user and endpoint experiences. Understand how to optimize these solutions for minimal impact and gain insights from available data in Defender XDR.

What you will learn:

• Gain a broad understanding of the Defender solutions.
• Learn how to adjust Defender products to reduce impacts.
• Understand what data is available in Defender XDR.
• Explore best practices for integrating Defender into your environment.

Description:
Is MFA sufficient to safeguard your organization in 2025? Delve into the latest trends in password strategies, authentication methods, identity protection, privileged identity management, and conditional access. Gain insights into various authentication methods in Entra ID, securing privileged access, and the journey toward a passwordless and phishing-resistant future.

What you will learn:

• Different authentication methods in Entra ID
• How to protect and govern privileged access in Entra ID
• Understanding Conditional Access in a Zero Trust Architecture
• Achieving phishing resistance with passkeys

Description:
Tired of battling with scripts and endless loops? Transform your scripting skills with advanced PowerShell debugging techniques. Gain insights into configuring the debugger with VSCode, attaching debuggers, and troubleshooting methods to tackle stubborn bugs effectively.

What you will learn:

• Configure the debugger with VSCode and understand its settings.
• Learn how to attach a PowerShell debugger regardless of its running context.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to view problems from a new perspective.
• Discover additional PowerShell tools to track down stubborn bugs.

Description:
Gain control over your identities with Entra ID. This session covers tagging user classifications, establishing over 55 targeted conditional access policies, and utilizing reporting tools to manage non-compliant identities. Learn to challenge existing processes and implement new ones to enhance security and efficiency.

What you will learn:

• Comprehensive understanding of managing identities in Entra ID and implementing conditional access policies.
• Practical insights into using scripts for policy management and benefits of pilot group rollouts.
• Strategies to enhance your organization's security posture through effective identity management.
• Understanding the importance of challenging existing processes for improved security.

Description:
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a powerful tool for IT admins managing Windows environments. This session demystifies KQL by breaking down its syntax and demonstrating its use in data analysis. Through practical examples using tools like ConfigMgr's CMPivot, Intune's Device query, Intune data within Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender's Advanced hunting, learn to craft queries that provide insights, troubleshoot issues, and enhance management capabilities. Acquire foundational skills to confidently use KQL in your IT operations.

What you will learn:

• Gain a fundamental understanding of Kusto Query Language (KQL) and its applications in Windows management.
• Learn how to construct basic KQL queries to extract and analyze data from your IT environment.
• Explore practical examples of using KQL in different Windows management tasks.
• Identify best practices for effective KQL usage in troubleshooting and reporting.

Description:
Witness an electrifying confrontation as the Red and Blue teams face off. Attackers execute ethical hacking techniques against an untested environment while defenders employ Microsoft 365 XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Copilot for Security to counteract. Engage in live demos showcasing attack methods, incident response, and mitigation strategies to prevent future breaches.

What you will learn:

• Understanding the MITRE ATTandCK framework and its application.
• Leveraging Microsoft tools for effective investigation.
• Best practices for mitigating security threats.
• Live demonstrations of real-world incident response.