Microsoft Tech News - Explore ways to simplify compliance, improve privacy, and reduce costs

Get started with Microsoft Compliance Manager and cloud economics in Azure.

January 27, 2021

Simplify compliance and manage risk Get an overview of Compliance Manager, the end-to-end compliance management solution in the Microsoft 365 compliance center. Discover how it helps organizations simplify compliance, reduce risk, and meet global and regional regulations.   Azure landing zones: Use reference environments to migrate or build apps Watch a demo of Azure landing zones and see how they help to ensure any resource you build or migrate to Azure will align with the policies you set.   Optimize operating costs with cloud economics in Azure Get an overview of how cloud pricing works, learn how to manage costs, and explore strategies to save money based on your organization's workloads.   Microsoft Edge privacy and security updates Explore the latest enhancements in Microsoft Edge. Learn about the new password generator and Password Monitor features, and discover new options for controlling your privacy online.

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How Zero Trust principles help protect against sophisticated attacks Organizations that use a Zero Trust strategy across their entire environment are more resilient and responsive to new attacks. Learn about key strategies and steps to help keep your organization prepared and resilient. Learn More DevOps: A look at using Azure Boards with GitHub repos Get an overview of integration points between Azure Boards and GitHub, explore scenarios for using them together, and learn about the benefits. Learn More On-demand webinar: Understanding Data Residency in Azure It is important to understand where your data resides, where it can go, and what protects it. Watch this webinar to explore data residency issues, including regulatory compliance, access controls, encryption, and policies. Learn More An intro to Azure Defender for Key Vault Learn about Azure Defender for Key Vault. Discover how this threat detection works, explore its main use case scenarios, and find out what detections are available. Learn More Run Linux-based IoT Edge modules on Windows You don't need to choose between Windows or Linux – use the best of both platforms instead. Find out how Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows lets you run Linux-based cloud-native workloads on Windows. Learn More An introduction to Azure Resource Mover Preview Get an overview of Azure Resource Mover Preview, learn about its benefits, and watch a demo of how to use it. Learn More Azure SQL connectivity performance tips Azure SQL provides several connectivity options to cover various scenarios. These options can have implications related to security and performance. Get tips to help you pick the best options for your needs. Learn More Automate application lifecycle management Discover how Microsoft Power Platform and GitHub Actions work together to automate application lifecycle management, and learn how to import APIs from API management to Power Apps. Learn More

Events   Digital event: Windows Virtual Desktop Master Class January 28, 2021, online Learn 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.   Digital event: OpenHack Migration February 2–4, 2021, online Join a team and learn while you compete in a hands-on coding event. This OpenHack will simulate a real-world scenario in which you migrate, modernize, and optimize existing on-premises applications as you move them to Microsoft Azure.   Digital event: Resilience at Work US Summit February 4, 2021, online Be prepared to manage digital transformation and build organizational resilience. Join this event to hear from industry leaders about building resilience at work.   Digital event: OpenHack DevOps 2.0 February 9–11, 2021, online Join a team and learn while you compete in a hands-on coding event. Work through challenges to improve your DevOps skills and develop zero-downtime deployment strategies to ensure new features can be deployed more frequently.   Webinar: Operate Hybrid Cloud Seamlessly with Azure Stack HCI February 3, 2021, online Learn how to modernize your datacenter and improve operational performance with new features from Azure Stack HCI.   Digital event: Around the Clock – Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory February 3–4, 2021, online Register for a 24-hour engineering event focused on Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory. Explore data topics, learn best practices, get answers to your questions, and participate in hackathons.   Digital event: Modernize Your Network Security Strategy February 18, 2021, online Register for this Azure network security digital event and learn how to use a Zero Trust approach to help secure your cloud and hybrid networks.

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Enhancing mission resiliency for government

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View as webpage Microsoft in Government — January 2021 — Successful COVID-19 vaccine delivery requires strong tech partnerships Learn more Key headlines Enhancing mission resiliency for government Government agencies focused on the notion of mission resiliency have proven more capable of quickly pivoting and adapting in the face of a crisis. Announcing Azure Government Top Secret regions Accelerating the delivery of highly classified solutions from mission cloud to the tactical edge. State & Local Government Crisis Response Resources 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. 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 On demand Microsoft Federal Science and Research Summit Hear mission leaders across U.S. federal agencies and academia discuss how AI and high-performance computing aid progress in science, health, and infrastructure. Watch now On Demand Virtual Government Summit: Building Resilience for a Better Tomorrow For IT pros, see how you can deliver services, enable remote work, and drive innovation within government operations while lowering cost and overhead. Watch now On Demand Build organizational resiliency with IT modernization: A case study Learn how Microsoft technology helped the Georgia Office of the State Treasurer keep critical services running without interruption during the pandemic. Watch now Virtual Event Mastering cloud fundamentals for government in 2021 Wednesday, January 27 | 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET Virtual Event Resilience at Work US Summit Thursday, February 4 | 9:00 PM PT / 12:00 PM ET View all upcoming events in your area Follow us: Unsubscribe | Privacy Statement Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052

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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