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Microsoft 365 Security Workshop

Are you aiming to gain knowledge on how to secure one of the most successful SaaS platforms, Microsoft 365?

Join us on April 25th in Liverpool for an exciting Security course led by Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Rob Atkinson. This course is designed for both beginners and IT professionals, offering valuable insights into Microsoft 365 Security. The course covers the National Cyber Security Centers guidance on Securing Microsoft 365.

Learn about the recently announced add-on, E5 Security for Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which now offers the features of E5 Security as an add-on, bringing several enhanced security features to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Here are some of the key new features:

  • Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2:Advanced identity protection and governance, including risk-based conditional access and automated workflows for user access management.
  • Microsoft Defender for Identity:Enhanced detection, investigation, and remediation of identity-based risks using machine learning and anomaly detection.
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2:Features like 180-day advanced hunting retention, custom detection rules, IoT device protection, and tamper-proof vulnerability management.
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2:Improved email and collaboration security to protect against sophisticated threats.
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Comprehensive SaaS security capabilities to safeguard cloud applications.

Benefits of attending in person

  • Direct Interaction: Engage with Rob Atkinson and get your questions answered on the spot.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry professionals.
  • Hands-On Learning: Experience practical, hands-on training that enhances understanding.
  • Immediate Feedback: Receive real-time feedback and guidance to improve your skills.

Topics Covered

Meet your Instructor

Rob Atkinson, Microsoft Certified Trainer

Rob Atkinson has been Teaching Microsoft Official couses for the last 10 years globally, and has been using Microsoft cloud services for around 15 years, giving him a uniquely deep knowlegde of both Microsoft 365 and Azure. He has been in in IT for more than 23 years, working with Microsoft and Linux systems. Installing, configuring and managing everything from desktops, to networks and servers, for small, medium, and large companies. He has a strong background in managing Microsoft Servers such as Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Working with private cloud such as Hyper-V, System Centre and other Windows Server components.

As a part of his job, he gives training on products such as Windows Server, Hyper-V, System Center, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure to name a few. Before this Rob held the role of Chief Technology Officer for a global investment bank, managing infrastructure teams on Windows Server and Private Cloud, and regarded as a technical specialist and Subject Matter Expert.

Rob gained his experience across 12 years working for the largest TV Production company in the UK, supporting and managing IT for a diverse range of programmes such as BBC Question Time, The Paralympic games 2012, Commonwealth games, Tour de France and more. Rob is a Microsoft Certified Professional having gained Microsoft MCITP, MCSA, MCSE, and MCT qualifications.

Most recently Rob helps organisations understand and implement Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 services. He enjoys encouraging, guiding and mentoring students to achieve Microsoft certification

Rob is also a Microsoft MCT Community Lead, where he helps encourage, guide, and mentor others to become MCT qualified.

Rob was a great instructor, very helpful across the board with all course contents and more. Many thanks for your time this week Rob.

MS-102 Student

January 2025

I have learnt more in one day with Rob, than I learnt in three years alone!. Amazing!

MS-102 Student

December 2024

Excellent, knowledgeable instructor

MS-900 Student

December 2024