Workshop: Guard and Protect: Microsoft 365 Security Unleashed – 2026 Edition

Digital security threats are escalating, and protecting your organization’s Microsoft 365 environment is critical. This workshop will start by reviewing Microsoft 365 Security features and components. We will investigate the importance of Microsoft Entra’s capabilities for protecting accounts and access. We will then move into securing applications and using conditional access policies for controlling when and how users can connect. We will then review how to protect devices that access the tenant and understand capabilities such as Data Loss Prevention for Endpoint Protection. Lastly, we will investigate potential issues using tools such as Microsoft Defender and logging and auditing platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel. We will discuss real-world scenarios to explore, understand, and implement Microsoft 365’s robust security features, ensuring a resilient and protected digital workspace. This workshop is for IT professionals, Administrators, and organizational leaders to help them improve their knowledge of Microsoft 365 security.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
– Recognize common and emerging security threats targeting Microsoft 365 environments.
– Understand the implications of underutilized security features and controls.
– Navigate and optimize the security controls and features within Microsoft 365.
– Implement multi-factor authentication, data loss prevention policies, and advanced threat protection.
– Evaluate and upgrade current security protocols using Microsoft 365’s advanced features.
– Develop strategies for continuously monitoring, assessing, and improving security measures to counter evolving threats.