Advanced Threat Protection and Security Automation in Microsoft Azure

Event Title: Advanced Threat Protection in Microsoft Azure Workshop

Date: February 01, 2025

Description:
The Advanced Threat Protection in Microsoft Azure Workshop was conducted by Dr. Waseem Awwad, Microsoft MVP (Azure) – 10 Years in a Row, to provide IT professionals, security teams, and cloud architects with deep technical insights into detecting and mitigating cyber threats in Azure environments. The session focused on proactive threat defense, security monitoring, and automation strategies.

Key topics included:

• Configuring and optimizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud for real-time threat detection.
• Using Azure Sentinel for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and automated threat response.
• Implementing network security strategies with Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and WAF.
• Leveraging AI-driven analytics for anomaly detection and automated remediation.
• Hands-on labs, live demonstrations, and real-world case studies of cloud security incidents.

Participants engaged in interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and expert-led Q&A sessions. The workshop successfully empowered security professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance cloud security, respond to threats efficiently, and implement advanced threat protection strategies in Microsoft Azure.