Microsoft Ignite 2021 Tech Community Blog for Security, Compliance, and Identity

by Contributed | Feb 26, 2021 | Technology

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Countdown to Microsoft Ignite is on! The event starts Tuesday, March 2nd at 8:00 am PT.

If you have not already registered, click here.

We are so excited to have you virtually joining us either live or catching the event on-demand. Our product and engineering teams have been working hard over the past six months to bring you the latest product news and announcements that will be shared during the event. Below is a comprehensive list of all sessions and opportunities to engage with Microsoft experts. There is a lot to explore during Microsoft Ignite, so we hope you take some time to watch, participate and learn!

Security Keynote

Join Vasu Jakkal’s Keynote:  

KEY05 | “Security for All” by Vasu Jakkal, CVP SCI (delivered two times):

• KEY05 | Tuesday, March 2 | 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM PT


• KEY05-R1 | Tuesday, March 2 | 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM PT 


• ATE-KEY05 | Tuesday, March 2 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM PT

Learn how to reduce complexity and defend your organization against business risk with innovations in security, compliance, identity, and management.

Featured Sessions
Featured Sessions (30mins) delivered twice. Did you attend a Featured Session, but still have questions? Join the corresponding Ask the Experts session for a live Q&A with subject matter experts.

Join Joy Chik’s Featured Session:

FS195 | “Azure Active Directory: our identity vision and roadmap for strengthening Zero Trust defenses in the era of hybrid work” by Joy Chik; CVP of Identity (delivered two times):

• FS195 | Wednesday, March 3 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT


• FS195-R1 | Thursday, March 2 | 2:30 AM – 3:00AM PT


• ATE-FS195 | Wednesday, March 3 | 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM PT

As cyberattacks get more sophisticated, securing hybrid work environments is more complex—and more critical. Adopting a Zero Trust approach and upgrading your identity infrastructure hardens your defenses now and for the long-term. In this demo-heavy, can’t-miss session, we’ll share how Azure AD helps you maximize control while enabling a seamless and secure user experience. Join us to see and learn how to eliminate passwords, simplify onboarding, and secure access to all your apps.

Join Rob Lefferts and Eric Doerr’s Featured Session:

FS197 | “Microsoft Security’s roadmap for defending against advanced threats” by Rob Lefferts; CVP of Security and Eric Doerr; VP of Cloud Security (delivered two times):

• FS197 | Wednesday, March 3 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT


• FS197-R1 | Wednesday, March 3 | 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM PT


• ATE-FS197 | Wednesday, March 3 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PT

Today’s threat landscape continues to grow in complexity, sophistication, and frequency. As advanced attacks emerge, Microsoft is on the frontlines working with customers and partners. We’ll share our actionable tips and the latest on technology, including the only integrated SIEM + XDR on the market, to protect your environment from end-to-end and get ahead of adversaries. 

Join Alym Rayani’s Featured Session:

FS196 | “Manage risk and secure information across your environment” by Alym Rayani; CVP of Security and Eric Doerr; VP of Cloud Security (delivered two times):

• FS196 | Tuesday, March 2 | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT


• FS196-R1 | Wednesday, March 3 | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM PT


• ATE-FS196 | Tuesday, March 2 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT

Organizations have an onslaught of new risks as a result of remote work. Data is now being accessed and stored outside of the traditional borders of business – across endpoints, clouds, and apps. With this massive growth of data, managing risk and securing your sensitive information is critical to digital transformation. Learn how Microsoft’s risk management and compliance solutions enable you to identify and respond to these emerging risks while keeping your most important information safe.

On-demand Sessions

On-demand sessions (30 minutes max) are hosted within the Microsoft Ignite platform and are available to watch anytime during or after the live event concludes. Click the links below to watch:

• OD356 | Taking identity and privacy to a new level | Verifiable Credentials with decentralized identity using blockchain 


• OD357 | Information risks keeping you up at night? Deploy intelligent information protection and data loss prevention


• OD358 | Take charge of data governance across your digital landscape


• OD359 | Elevating security and efficiency with Azure Sentinel, your cloud-native SIEM


• OD360 | Prevent attacks by protecting your applications with Azure Active Directory


• OD361 | Don’t get caught off guard by the hidden dangers of insider risks! Secure your sensitive information with Insider Risk Management


• OD362 | Zero Trust – The proactive approach to cybersecurity


• OD363 | Winning Azure Active Directory strategies for identity security and governance 


• OD364 | Safeguard your multi-cloud apps and resources with the latest Cloud Security innovations


• OD365 | Microsoft Defender: Stop attacks and reduce security operations workload with XDR

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Opportunities to engage with our security experts

Be sure to join our security experts in the Connection Zone by attending our additional Ask the Experts sessions and by participating in our two Microsoft Learn Live Sessions, scheduling a One-on-one Consult, Intro to Tech Skills, signing up for the Cloud Skill Challenges, and any of our 10 Product Roundtables.

Manage meeting space availability with Microsoft Teams Panels

by Contributed | Feb 26, 2021 | Technology

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In the new Hybrid Workplace, providing the right digital tools to connect and support employees wherever they are is essential. It supports productivity, engagement, safety, and collaboration. As companies begin to reopen their offices, and conference rooms and meeting spaces become busy again, optimizing how they are utilized will be key to everyone’s success.

Microsoft Teams Panels were announced last October at Ignite 2020 as a new category of devices. They provide a space and time management solution powered by a native Teams experience, running on a compact digital display that can be mounted virtually anywhere. Today, we’re pleased to announce that they’re now generally available.

Supporting the Hybrid Workplace with the right devices in the right places
With Teams Panels, employees can book an available room on the spot or find another time slot and reserve it right from the panel. With vibrant, color-coded LED indicators, it’s easy to determine space availability from a distance. And, the intuitive and easy-to-read UI presents space and meeting information, so you can confirm you’re in the right place at the right time.

A popular feature available now is the ad hoc meeting scheduler. Let’s say you and a colleague need to jump on a quick client call. Simply go to the Teams Panel outside a meeting space. If the time slot is not booked, it will appear green. Just tap the screen to instantly book it and the room is yours for the time selected. Teams Panels use the Exchange calendar for the booking of the room, so users can have insight in the meeting space free or busy status at any time.

Teams Panels work with a range of devices
When paired with Microsoft Teams Rooms or Surface Hub devices, users can take advantage of connected device experiences, like booking an ad-hoc Teams meeting on the Panel and joining the same ad-hoc meeting on a Teams Rooms or Surface Hub device.

And while the best end-to-end experience is pairing a Teams panel with another Teams device or Teams Room configuration, you can add a panel outside of any meeting space, allowing users to schedule any room through Outlook or right from the panel itself. All Teams Panels can be centrally provisioned, updated, and monitored from Microsoft Teams Admin Center.

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In the coming months, four powerful new features will roll out:

Room Capacity Warning leverages select in-room cameras to detect when the maximum people allowed per room is reached.

Nearby Rooms lets employees view the building floor plan and book another room when a space is unavailable.

Room Check-in Notification sends a message to the in-room display that people in the next meeting are waiting outside.

Remove Unused Scheduled Room identifies and allows for the removal of ‘ghost’ meetings to free up unused meeting space time slots.

Teams Panels are currently available from our partner Crestron and Yealink will release theirs in April, with additional partners to be announced later in the year. Our certified hardware partners deliver optimized touch screen experiences with LED indicators and multiple mounting options, as well as additional sensors that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Teams.

When an organization licenses Microsoft Teams Room Standard or Microsoft Teams Room Premium, no additional licenses are required for Microsoft Teams Panels. Teams Panel devices are currently sold separately by Crestron and Microsoft.