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July 16, 2020

Help protect remote workers from common attacks Find out how to use Microsoft Secure Score, Microsoft Intune, and Group Policy to help improve your organization's security posture against current malware and phishing campaigns.   Plan your migration to Azure VMware Solution with Azure Migrate Azure VMware Solution lets you run VMware natively on Azure. And now Azure Migrate supports assessments for Azure VMware Solution, providing more options for planning your migration. Find out how to get started.   Help protect your workforce from application-based attacks Application-based attacks, such as consent phishing, pose a growing threat. Learn how these attacks work, and find out what you can do to help protect your environment.   Azure Firewall Manager is now generally available Explore new capabilities available in Azure Firewall Manager. Get details and find out how to configure these new capabilities in your environment.

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IoT security: New risks and how to minimize them While the benefits of IoT are great, connected devices also bring potential risks. Check out this Afternoon Cyber Tea podcast to discover strategies that can help reduce security risks from connected devices. Learn More Build and deploy application updates to Azure virtual machine scale sets Explore Azure services for building custom images with application updates, distributing images across your organization, and automatically deploying new images to your virtual machine scale sets. Learn More SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters in a nutshell Get an overview of the general architecture and components of a Big Data Cluster and watch a demo of integrating data from external and internal sources. Learn More Az Update Show: What's new in the world of Azure Explore the latest Azure updates. Learn about Azure Firewall Manager, new capabilities in Azure Migrate, and cost management. And jump into IoT during the JulyOT initiative. Learn More How to: Defend users against interception attacks Explore interception attacks (or man-in-the-middle attacks), which involve accessing or manipulating communications between the client and server. Learn 10 recommended steps to help harden clients. Learn More Tip: Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with PowerShell Explore cmdlets for troubleshooting Windows Server connectivity issues. Find out if DNS is working, check to see if a remote endpoint is reachable, and more. Learn More Monitor ARM-based Windows Virtual Desktop with Azure Log Analytics and Azure Monitor Follow this step-by-step guide to configure Azure Monitor with Azure Log Analytics so you can proactively monitor your Azure Resource Manager-based Windows Virtual Desktop environment. Learn More

Events   Building Services on Azure with the Azure Management Suite July 20, 2020, online Register for a live online workshop to learn how to build, scale, and secure managed services on Azure using the Azure Management suite of tools.   Webinar: Migrate Databases to SQL Server 2019 on Linux-Based Azure Platforms July 28, 2020, online Learn how migrating your databases to SQL Server 2019 on Linux-based Azure platforms can help you drive insights and achieve better database performance, security, and analytics.   SQL Server webinar series: Big Data Clusters on OpenShift July 29, 2020, online Learn how SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters, now supported on the Red Hat OpenShift container platform, help you extract insights from data to drive business decisions.   .NET Conf: Focus on Microservices July 30, 2020, online Join a day of livestream sessions to learn best practices and get practical advice. Explore patterns, tools, and tips for successfully building and running microservices at scale with .NET.   Gain Real-Time SAP Data Insights with Azure Synapse Analytics July 30, 2020, online Discover how Azure Synapse Analytics, Qlik Data Integration, and Power BI can bring real-time SAP data insights to your entire organization.   What's New in Azure for IT: Azure Reservations and Spot VMs August 5, 2020, online Watch demos of Azure reservations and Azure Spot Virtual Machines. Learn how to set budgets, optimize costs, and monitor resource usage with Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.   Microsoft Ignite September 2020, online Microsoft Ignite will launch as a digital event experience in September. Learn innovative ways to build solutions, migrate and manage your infrastructure, and connect with Microsoft experts and other technology professionals from around the globe.   PASS Virtual Summit 2020 November 10–13, 2020, online PASS is a not-for-profit organization that supports data professionals throughout the world who use the Microsoft data platform. Register for PASS Virtual Summit 2020 to join a diverse community of technical data professionals for a week of learning, networking, career development, and fun.

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View as webpage Microsoft in Government — July 2020 — The NYC Department of Environmental Protection connects employees with Windows Virtual Desktop Learn more Key headlines Crisis Response for State & Local Government Microsoft is committed to supporting public health and safety by equipping state & local governments with the resources they need to slow the spread of the pandemic and revive the economy. Juvare technology harnesses Azure to power emergency response around the world Juvare built their software on Azure to support global data access and rapid deployment when and where people needed it the most. Strategies for making an enterprisewide shift to zero-trust security Hear how Microsoft took on the task of moving to a zero-trust security model internally - and what they learned as an organization in the process. Digital Transformation in Government Learn how to incorporate technology solutions that support your vision and strategy, keep you engaged with citizens, and provide the tools for employees to stay productive and secure-even during times of crisis. How the Washington Department of Health used a self-service, interactive chatbot built on AI to keep the public educated Learn how a chatbot network on Azure was built to immediately respond to questions, provide answers for frequently asked questions, and ensure that accurate information was reaching people efficiently. 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 Virtual event Imagining the Future: Microsoft AI Virtual Summit On-demand Join Microsoft and industry leaders for a summit dedicated to thinking big about the critical role of artificial intelligence to help us navigate through these unprecedented times. Watch now Webinar Microsoft Public Sector Digital Forum On-demand Listen to Microsoft and industry leaders discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the Public Sector and what we can anticipate going forward. Watch now On demand events Microsoft Presents Intelligent Technology: AI Tackles Fraud, Waste & Abuse Learn how to deploy Microsoft Teams in government agencies Manage government finances more efficiently with Microsoft Dynamics 365 View all upcoming events in your area Follow us: Unsubscribe | Privacy Statement Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052