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Room C

Azure Infrastructure, Networking, Security and M365

Deep dives into Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, identity, security practices, and Microsoft 365 for modern enterprises.

Sessions

Infra, Networking & M365 Intro

Azure Networking Fundamentals: VNets, NSGs and Beyond

A beginner-friendly walkthrough of Azure networking essentials. Learn how Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, subnets, and peering work together to form the backbone of a secure cloud environment. Perfect for those new to Azure infrastructure.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

AzureNetworkingVNetNSG
Infra, Networking & M365 Intermediate

Microsoft 365 for IT Admins: The Essentials

Whether you're new to M365 administration or looking to fill in the gaps, this session covers the key tools and settings every IT admin should know — from the Admin Centre and Exchange Online to conditional access policies and Teams governance.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

Microsoft 365IT AdminExchange OnlineTeams
Infra, Networking & M365 Intermediate

Hands-on: Secure Your Azure Environment with Defender for Cloud

Get hands-on experience hardening an Azure subscription using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You'll enable Defender plans, review your Secure Score, remediate findings, and set up alerts — walking away with a measurably more secure environment.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

Azure SecurityDefender for CloudSecure ScoreWorkshop
Infra, Networking & M365 Advanced

Hands-on: Implementing Zero Trust — Identity, Devices and Network

A deep-dive workshop covering the three pillars of Zero Trust on Microsoft's platform: enforcing MFA and conditional access with Entra ID, managing device compliance with Intune, and segmenting traffic with Azure Firewall and Private Endpoints.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

Zero TrustEntra IDIntuneAzure FirewallWorkshop
Infra, Networking & M365 Advanced

Zero Trust Architecture on Azure: A Practical Guide

Zero Trust is more than a buzzword — it's a fundamental shift in how we think about identity, access, and security. This session walks through a practical implementation of Zero Trust principles on Azure using Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, and Conditional Access policies.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

AzureSecurityZero TrustEntra ID
Infra, Networking & M365 Advanced

Landing Zones: Laying the Right Foundation for Azure

A well-designed Azure Landing Zone is the foundation for enterprise cloud adoption. This session covers the Cloud Adoption Framework, how to design landing zones for security and compliance, and how to automate deployment using Azure Bicep.

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect · Contoso

AzureLanding ZonesBicepCAF

Speakers

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Jane Smith

Senior Cloud Architect

Contoso

Jane is a Senior Cloud Architect with over 12 years of experience designing and deploying Azure solutions for enterprise clients across ANZ. She is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and a regular speaker at community events.

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