Microsoft Tech News - Learn how to quickly improve security in your environment

Find out what you should know about the Solorigate attack.

December 29, 2020

A quick approach to improving your security posture Learn a quick approach to security configurations in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Office 365. Get an overview of Microsoft Secure Score and security defaults and find out how these features can help improve security.   How to: Use Microsoft 365 Defender to help protect against Solorigate Read a comprehensive guide for security operations teams using Microsoft 365 Defender to help identify, investigate, and respond to the Solorigate attack in your environment.   An in-depth analysis of Solorigate Find out how a compromised DLL file enabled a sophisticated cyberattack. Take an in-depth look at how the Solorigate attack works, and see how Microsoft Defender helps to protect environments.   Advice for security incident responders Explore lessons learned from real breaches and incident response in on-premises and cloud environments. Get guidance on re-establishing trusted identities for credentials that are suspected of being compromised.

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Planetary computer: Using AI for a sustainable future Microsoft AI for Earth combines user-friendly tools with cloud-based artificial intelligence to help organizations and individuals advance sustainability around the globe. Learn More Reduce costs by running .NET apps on Azure Explore ways to reduce costs by running your .NET apps on Azure. Learn about helpful tools, features, and pricing plans that can meet your needs more cost-effectively. Learn More Create Elastic Jobs in Azure SQL Database using PowerShell Learn about Elastic Jobs in Azure SQL Database, and watch a demo to learn how to create Elastic Jobs using PowerShell. Learn More Microsoft 365: Improving the user experience on Mac Explore some of the latest Microsoft 365 innovations that can improve user productivity on Mac. Learn about updated apps that run natively on Macs with M1 and simplified user experiences. Learn More Knowledge mining on Azure Stack Edge Get an introduction to knowledge mining on Azure Stack Edge. Find out how to explore information, uncover hidden insights, and find relationships and patterns at scale. Learn More Windows 10 volume activation in the era of remote work Get guidance that will help you ensure that all the devices in your organization have been properly activated regardless of their connection to your network. Learn More

Events   Webinar: Gain Real-Time Insights on Oracle ERP Data with Azure Synapse Analytics January 14, 2021, online Learn how the combination of Azure Synapse Analytics and Incorta enables you to connect directly to your Oracle E-Business Suite data. Find out how to build an accelerated path to having an analytics-ready solution for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and more in a matter of weeks.   Digital event: All Around Azure January 19, 2021, online Begin a guided learning journey for IoT developers who want to learn about Azure services. Explore IoT concepts, including IoT device connectivity, data communication strategies, and using AI at the Edge.   Webinar: Four Ways to Take Your Data Security to the Next Level January 20, 2021, online Learn how a multi-layered, defense-in-depth approach can optimize your security posture. Explore best practices for addressing common security requirements.   Webinar: Get Your App Up and Running with Kubernetes and KEDA Register January 21, 2021, online Drill down into the essentials of what you need to know to get your app up and running on Azure Kubernetes Service with the Kubernetes Event-Driven Autoscaling framework.   Windows Virtual Desktop Master Class January 28, 2021, online Take a technical deep dive into how to deploy and scale virtual desktops and apps on Azure with Windows Virtual Desktop. Watch demos, participate in hands-on labs, and learn best practices.

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Microsoft Tech News - Learn about Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Purview (in preview)

Discover how to get more out of your data with Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Purview.

December 16, 2020

Introducing Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Purview (currently in preview) Shape your future with data and analytics. Discover how Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Purview help you break down data silos, manage data in your organization, and get deeper insights.   Demo: An overview of Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Synapse Analytics is now generally available and offers new capabilities not included in the preview. Learn about new features and see how Azure Synapse Analytics combines enterprise data warehousing and big data processing in a single managed environment.   Demo: An introduction to Azure Purview See how Azure Purview provides a holistic map of data across your data landscape. Automatically discover and map data across your data sources, and find deeper insights.   Watch the Azure data and analytics digital event on demand Watch this digital event on demand to explore the future of analytics and find out how to use your data to build business agility and resilience. Watch in-depth demos and learn best practices based on real-world examples.

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Announcing: Zero Trust Business Plan Explore a practical guide to implementing the Zero Trust framework in your organization. Get guidance across the full lifecycle of your Zero Trust initiative, from planning and implementing your strategy to measuring results. Learn More How to: Automate tasks with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Find out how to streamline repetitive tasks and processes with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop. Learn about robotic process automation and discover how this goes beyond IT processes, letting you automate almost any repetitive task. Learn More Machine learning experiences in Azure Synapse Analytics Discover how the integration between Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Machine Learning promotes a seamless collaboration between data professionals and machine learning professionals. Learn More Automate disaster recovery in SQL Server on premises Learn about the importance of disaster recovery, and watch a demonstration of how to simplify it using the SQL Server PowerShell module, dbatools. Learn More Announcing: Azure Digital Twins is generally available Azure Digital Twins is now ready for enterprise-grade deployments. Find out how to use this platform to create IoT solutions that model the physical world. Learn More How Microsoft Information Protection works with Azure Purview Discover how Azure Purview, available in public preview, offers additional value to your investments in Microsoft Information Protection. Find out how to extend your information sensitivity labels to a broader set of data locations and data types. Learn More Cloud cost optimization: Defining roles and responsibilities Learn about the importance of governance when setting out to optimize cloud costs. Get advice for assigning roles and responsibilities to your teams, explore best practices, and discover helpful resources for creating a more cost-efficient cloud environment. Learn More How to: Ingest and transform data with Azure Synapse Analytics Use the Azure Synapse Studio knowledge center to ingest sample data. Filter and transform the data to create a CSV file stored in an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 location. Learn More

Events   Workshop: Master Your Data Warehouse Migration December 17, 2020, online Learn about cloud data warehousing with Azure Synapse Analytics. Find out how Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog and Intelligent Cloud Services can help accelerate the migration of on-premises enterprise data warehouse workloads to Azure.   Windows Virtual Desktop Master Class January 28, 2021, online Take a technical deep dive into deploying and scaling virtual desktops and apps on Microsoft Azure with Windows Virtual Desktop. Watch demos, participate in hands-on labs, network with peers, and learn best practices.

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Introducing the Microsoft Digital Transformation Showcase

Dynamics 365 | AI | Power BI

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View as webpage Microsoft in Government — December 2020 — Introducing the Microsoft Digital Transformation Showcase: Real examples of government solutions Join now Key headlines Microsoft Federal helping agencies respond, recover, reimagine Learn how Microsoft has partnered with government agencies of all sizes and scopes to continue delivering mission-critical work while addressing pandemic requirements and challenges. How the VA is keeping veterans safe amid the pandemic Read how Microsoft helped transform key VA business processes and accelerate modernization efforts across the agency. Why defense and intelligence organizations are embracing the commercial cloud Defense and intelligence organizations need the flexibility to adjust to rapidly changing situations while keeping service personnel, staff, and families safe. Special Offer Free trial offer for Office 365 for US Government Office 365 U.S. Government is the best choice for government organizations with advanced IT requirements that want the flexibility to move to the cloud at their own pace. Get the free trial Upcoming events & webinars Webinar Transform your federal agency into a secure, hybrid work environment Tuesday, December 15 | 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET Learn how Microsoft is enabling federal government agencies to build more resilient hybrid work strategies so government work can continue securely from anywhere. Register now On Demand Government Summit: Building Resilience for a Better Tomorrow Learn how state and local government organizations are using technology to address current and future challenges, and to respond, recover, and reimagine government services. Watch now On demand events Accelerate business impact with the Microsoft Power Platform Learn how to deploy Microsoft Teams in government agencies Manage government finances more efficiently with Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI Nurtures Personalized Government View all upcoming events in your area Follow us: Unsubscribe | Privacy Statement Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052

Microsoft Tech News - Find out what’s new in Azure Security Center and discover attacks that hide in plain sight

Learn about Azure Security Center updates, cyberattacks that blend in, and the threat matrix for Kubernetes.

December 2, 2020

What's new in Azure Security Center Get an overview of new features and bug fixes in Azure Security Center. Discover enhancements to Azure Security Benchmark, the regulatory compliance dashboard, and Microsoft Secure Score.   How to: Spot attacks that hide in plain sight Find out how BISMUTH attacks use coin miner techniques to hide more nefarious activities. Get in-depth technical details about recent attacks and recommendations to help harden your environment.   Understanding the threat matrix for Kubernetes Get an overview of the threat matrix for Kubernetes and discover how Azure Defender can help detect attacks in different phases of this matrix. Get recommendations to improve your Azure Kubernetes Service security posture.   How to: Modernize secure access for your on-premises resources with Zero Trust Find out how to bring your legacy on-premises resources into a Zero Trust security model that provides seamless access to software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and on-premises services – with no extra steps to remember.

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Azure SQL Database: How to use automatic tuning Watch a demonstration of automatic tuning, find out how this feature can improve performance of your databases, and discover when you should use it. Learn More Privacy improvements in Microsoft Productivity Score Learn about new changes that will help protect individual privacy, while still providing the data-driven insights you need to manage your organization's digital transformation. Learn More Hosting SQL Server on an Azure virtual machine Explore free management capabilities available only on Azure that help you run SQL Server in a cost-effective, more secure, and optimized manner. Learn More Azure Monitor: Virtual machine guest health preview Get details about a new feature preview that monitors the health of your virtual machines. Easily track the health of your virtual machines and get alerts if a virtual machine has issues. Learn More A new way to get Windows feature updates Learn about a new Microsoft process for delivering feature improvements outside of major Windows 10 feature updates. Get details about the latest updates from the Windows Feature Experience Pack, and find out how to get these updates. Learn More CodeStories: All about accessibility Learn about accessibility tools, watch a demo of Accessibility Insights, learn about the AppFactory initiative, and get a tour of the Microsoft Johannesburg office. Learn More Develop IoT solutions with zero code IoT Plug and Play is now natively supported in IoT Central, allowing solution builders to develop end-to-end IoT solutions using IoT Central and plug and play–ready devices with zero code. Watch a demo and find out how to get started. Learn More On-demand webinar: Extend Azure Services to Your Datacenter with Azure Arc Watch this webinar on demand to see how Azure Arc lets you manage your servers and applications across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments from a single control plane. Learn More

Events   Digital event: Thrive in the Remote and Hybrid Workplace with Microsoft Teams December 3, 2020, online Explore tools in Microsoft Teams designed to make your online meeting experience more productive and seamless.   Webinar: Improve Data Efficiency with Database DevOps Solutions December 3, 2020, online Learn how to rapidly implement a database DevOps solution to protect business-critical data and improve the efficiency and quality of your software delivery.   Microsoft Create: Data December 7, 2020, online Join this online event to discuss everything data. Connect with experts, learn about emerging trends, discover tools, and explore best practices.   Visit the Microsoft Virtual Booth at GitHub Universe 2020 December 8–10, 2020, online This year, GitHub Universe is going virtual. Check out Ask Microsoft Anything sessions and hands-on labs, and get a chance to win an Adafruit PyPortal.   Webinar: Modernize VMware Investments on Azure with Windows Virtual Desktop December 10, 2020, online Learn how to start your hybrid cloud using VMware Horizon Cloud and Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure. Find out how to provide security for remote employees, simplify management, and deploy thousands of virtual desktops and applications in just a few days.   Webinar: Explore App and Data Migration Tools for Windows Server December 15, 2020, online Learn how to simplify your Windows Server migration to the cloud, whether you're just planning to move your workloads or have already started. Take a deep dive into Azure tools that help reduce your operational burden and streamline server and application management.   Workshop: Master Your Data Warehouse Migration December 17, 2020, online Learn about cloud data warehousing with Azure Synapse Analytics. Find out how Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog and Intelligent Cloud Services can help accelerate the migration of on-premises enterprise data warehouse workloads to Azure.

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