Defending M365 & Azure
In today’s digital landscape, organizations commonly rely on Azure and Microsoft 365 for critical operations. However, with the increased adoption of these platforms comes a heightened need for robust defense strategies to protect against evolving threats and safeguard sensitive data.
This course will equip IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to defend Azure and Microsoft 365 environments effectively. We will cover cloud security measures and common misconfigurations. In addition, Red Teamers will learn to identify common attack surfaces within their client’s environments.
Student Requirements:
• Credit Card to sign up for M365 and Azure services
• While it is possible to follow the lecture during class without a subscription, a subscription is required to work with the labs and get hands-on experience in M365 and Azure.
• Validate Microsoft M365 and Azure services are available in your country
Computer Specs:
• Full Administrator
• Stable Internet Access
• The class requires a Windows 10/11 host (Virtual or Physical) with Administrator access to PowerShell for executing queries against M365 and Azure
• Windows System Requirements: x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher and a computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
Trainer:
GWAPT GPEN GMOB GCED GCIH
Kevin Klingbile has been working for Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) as a Security Analyst since 2020. Previously, Kevin spent most of his career performing both red and blue team roles in the energy utilities sector. Kevin is a contributor to the IT security community as an advisor on the CIS top security controls panel and ICS guide. He also teaches security courses as an adjunct professor.