TechMentor Live

Join our MVP, Jan Ketil Skanke at TechMentor in Orlando! His sessions this year on Intune, Entra ID and Log Analytics are not to be missed. Make sure you claim your spot in sunny Orlando!

Jan Ketil’s sessions at Tech Mentor:

– Fear the Defaults – Take Control of your Entra ID Configuration

For many organizations, moving to Microsoft 365 is a given these days. The lure of collaboration, simple(ish) licensing, and built in security checks all the boxes. Unfortunately, just because it is in the cloud, and you have security features, doesn’t mean they are enabled or enforced in an effective way.

Do you think the default is good enough? You already got all the security licenses, right?

In this session we will take you through the top security related considerations when it comes to hardening default out of the box Entra ID environments. From applications, to groups, to conditional access, all of which can be used and leverage as a grounds of attack, so know understand the risks, and how to mitigate against them.

At the end of this session, you will be forewarned and forearmed to deal with the fires within your tenant that you did not know were there.

You will learn:

– The risk of using the defaults

– What you need to get to an acceptable state

– About hardening and controlling privileged access

– Getting to know Microsoft Intune Suite

– Intune Endpoint Reporting and Monitoring using Log Analytics

Gathering Inventory and Log data from Windows endpoints is critical to maintaining environment health and security.

Let us explore various paths to seamlessly integrate your data into log analytics, from legacy HTTP Data Collector API to Azure Monitor Agent and new Log Ingestion API.

Join this session to learn about diverse options, when to use different methods, and discuss managing access to log data and retention policies.

You will learn:

– How to enhance your reports with custom data

– How to get started on learning KQL

– The different ways of collecting data from your endpoints

– Taking Control of Local Admin Privilege with Intune and Entra ID

For many organizations, moving to Microsoft 365 is a given these days. The lure of collaboration, simple(ish) licensing, and built in security checks all the boxes. Unfortunately, just because it is in the cloud, and you have security features, doesn’t mean they are enabled or enforced in an effective way.

Do you think the default is good enough? You already got all the security licenses, right?

In this session we will take you through the top security related considerations when it comes to hardening default out of the box Entra ID environments. From applications, to groups, to conditional access, all of which can be used and leverage as a grounds of attack, so know understand the risks, and how to mitigate against them.

At the end of this session, you will be forewarned and forearmed to deal with the fires within your tenant that you did not know were there.

You will learn:

– The risk of using the defaults

– What you need to get to an acceptable state

– About hardening and controlling privileged access

– TechMentor Panel Discussion: We Got Hacked, What Does the Recovery Process Look Like?

This TechMentor panel discussion will delve into the multifaceted journey of recovering from a cyberattack. We will bring together industry experts to explore critical steps and strategies for effective incident response, including immediate containment measures, forensic analysis, and the restoration of compromised systems. Join us to gain insights into the importance of clear communication with stakeholders, legal and regulatory considerations, and the implementation of robust security measures to prevent future breaches. The discussion will also highlight real-world case studies, providing a comprehensive roadmap for organizations to navigate the complex terrain of cyber recovery.

– Workshop Full day: Workshop: Going Cloud Native with Your Endpoint Management

This in-depth workshop covers the essential aspects of transitioning from on-premises client management to cloud native management with Microsoft Intune and Entra ID. We will also touch on the hybrid challenge.

Module 1: Intro to Cloud Native Management

– Explain the shift from on-premises to cloud management using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot

– Entra Joined vs Hybrid Entra Joined

– Enrolment / Groups / Targeting: Walkthrough on how devices are enrolled, creating groups, and targeting policies

Module 2: Configuring Windows with Intune

– Device Configuration Profiles, Templates, Security Baselines and the Settings Catalog

– ADMX-backed policies – Explain how to leverage existing policies and extend them with Intune

– Group Policy Analytics and Migration

– Windows Update for Business / Autopatch

Module 3: Endpoint Security features

– Bitlocker: Cover device encryption and management with Bitlocker in Intune

– Antivirus and Firewall: Explore how Intune handles antivirus and firewall settings

– Endpoint Privilege Management: Discuss securing privileged access to endpoint

– Cloud PKI

Module 4: Scripting in Intune (Close the gap)

– Platform scripts: Introduce the use of PowerShell for custom configurations

– Remediations: Discuss how to use remediations scripts

– Custom Compliance with PowerShell

Module 5: Role Based Access Control and Delegation

– Intune RBAC Configurations

– Scope Tags

– Multi Admin Approval for Apps and Scripts

Module 6: Application Management

– Enterprise App Management

– Win32 Apps

– Store Apps (WinGet)

You will learn:

– How to get started on the journey to Cloud Native Management

– About configuring and securing your Windows Devices with Intune

– About RBAC and Delegation in Intune

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