Join us for the first annual West Michigan’s M365 Community Day, hosted in downtown Grand Rapids, a city increasingly recognized as a tech hub. This event brings together super users, IT managers, and organizational leaders to explore co-authoring, collaboration, and ways to create efficiencies with Microsoft 365. Discover the latest tools and features, including Microsoft Loop, and learn to integrate tools for real-time collaboration and productivity.Based on content submissions so far, we anticipate the day to include two tracks. The IT Security track will cover topics such as ransomware first principles and defending the digital gate with passkeys and conditional access. The Productivity track will feature Microsoft Copilot, showcasing how to enhance your workflow.This event is free, and lunch will be provided. Come fill your stomach with food and your brain with useful knowledge. Network with peers and revolutionize your approach to modern work. This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

West Michigan M365 Community Day

SECURITY TRACK BREAKOUTS

In this talk, we will start the discussion around a more advanced phishing attack known as session token theft, where adversaries can steal a user's session token and use it to bypass password and MFA controls. 

Then, we will discuss how to protect against these attacks by leveraging Conditional Access Policies and passkey methods such as Windows Hello for Business and the recently released Passkeys with Microsoft Authenticator.

Defending the Digital Gate: Combating AITM Phishing Attacks with Conditional Access and Passkeys

AI applications aren't usually installed on a computer, nor selected by the company or IT. Workers choose. Are they using business accounts? Sharing data with the LLM? What permissions have been granted to the app? Is the AI assisting or doing the work? Is your business using someone else's copywrite or trademarked data? 

Employees need to know the ground rules for using AI safely and ethically so that your business can gain the greatest benefit! In this session I'll demonstrate the extent of the problem by reviewing what IT can do to help a business manage these "hidden apps". Then we'll look at an AI Acceptable Use and Ethics template to guide AI use in your business.

Help employees know how to use AI safely. Introducing AI Acceptable Use

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“Data Security in the Era of AI” explores the critical importance of protecting sensitive information in an age where AI technologies are rapidly evolving. This presentation covers the challenges AI introduces to data privacy, compliance, and protection, and highlights best practices for securing data as organizations increasingly rely on AI-driven insights. It addresses how AI can both enhance and complicate security measures and offers strategies for mitigating risks such as data breaches, algorithm manipulation, and unintended data exposure.

Data Security In the AI Era

Ready to put an end to domain spoofing and secure your Microsoft 365 tenant? Join Microsoft MVP Andy Syrewicze for a demo-heavy session where we'll demystify DMARC, DKIM, and SPF! Andy will answer the "Why?" behind these authentication protocols and walk you through the essentials and setup. No jargon included! Just straight-up, easy-to-follow guidance to make your email security rock solid and more secure!