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Attention security professionals! Microsoft Ignite 2024 is just around the corner, taking place from Monday, November 18, 2024, through Friday, November 22, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. This is your chance to dive deep into the latest advancements in AI and security to help you build a security-first culture within your organization. 


 


General in-person passes are sold out, but don’t worry—you can still purchase a pass using Microsoft Security’s RSVP code. Use the RSVP code ATTNLIYL to purchase your in-person pass while supplies last. 


 


Why attend?


For security professionals and teams, AI offers a significant advantage, empowering organizations of all sizes and industries to tip the scales in favor of defenders. It also introduces new uncertainties and risks that require organizations to create a culture of security to stay protected. Now, more than ever, is the time to put security first. But how? 


 


The answer is: with our innovations in AI-first, end-to-end security. 


 


Ignite is our opportunity to share and showcase our latest security product innovations with you, and then dive into the technical details together—so the information you learn at Microsoft Ignite can have an immediate benefit to your digital environments and your customers. 


 


Here’s what you can expect: 



  • See your favorite products in action during sessions, demos, interactive labs, and workshops. 



  • Learn how our global-scale threat intelligence informs the products you use daily. 



  • Gain AI-specific cybersecurity skills to make you an invaluable asset to your organization.  



  • Engage with Microsoft security product innovators and thought leaders. 



  • Network with fellow security leaders, partners, and technical enthusiasts. 


 


Microsoft Security at Microsoft Ignite: An expanded experience 


Last year, you asked for more security content, we delivered—and we received great feedback. So this year we’re planning even more, with a focus on our continuing commitment to securing our technology and our customers. 


 


See an overview of the week below to plan your travel. 


 














































Day 0 November 18, 2024 



Microsoft Ignite Security Forum 



Join us one day early at Microsoft Ignite for a security-only program, designed for decision makers from businesses of all sizes. Learn how AI, threat intelligence, and insights from our Secure Future Initiative can advance your security strategy. Be sure to sign up for this experience in registration. 



Pre-day Labs Sessions 



We’re also offering two technical pre-day learning labs: 


1. “Secure your data estate for a Copilot for M365 deployment”: In this lecture-based workshop, Microsoft experts will walk you through a best practice, staged approach to securing your data estate ready for Copilot and other AI tools. 


2. “AI Red Teaming in Practice”: This pre-day hands on workshop, led by Microsoft AI Red Team experts, is equipped to probe any machine learning system for vulnerabilities, including prompt injection attacks. 



Day 1 November 19, 2024 



Keynote  



Satya Nadella said in May that security is job #1. Don’t miss the live keynote for the latest security innovations impacting Microsoft. 



Security General Session 



Microsoft Security’s top engineering and business leaders will share an overview of how our most exciting innovations help you put security first and best position your organization in the age of AI.  



Security programming  



Dive deeper into topics that interest you. Choose from over 30 breakout sessions, demos, and discussions covering end-to-end protection, tools to secure and govern AI, responsible AI, and threat intelligence.  



Day 2 November 20, 2024 



Security programming  



Dive deeper into topics that interest you. Choose from over 30 breakout sessions, demos, and discussions covering end-to-end protection, tools to secure and govern AI, responsible AI, and threat intelligence.  



Secure the Night Party 



Security is often a thankless job. If no one else celebrates you, Microsoft Security will! Join us for a special party for the cybersecurity community.  



Day 3 November 21, 2024 



Security programming  



Dive deeper into topics that interest you. Choose from over 30 breakout sessions, demos, and discussions covering end-to-end protection, tools to secure and govern AI, responsible AI, and threat intelligence.  



Closing Microsoft Ignite Celebration  



Close out Microsoft Ignite with the other 10,000+ attendees across job functions, industries and the world.  



 


Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your security strategy and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Plan your travel now and be part of this transformative event! Use the RSVP code ATTNLIYL to purchase your in-person pass while supplies last. 

Brought to you by Dr. Ware, Microsoft Office 365 Silver Partner, Charleston SC.