Omaha Azure User Group Meeting – December’2021 – 1

The first bi-weekly meeting for the month of December’2021 took place on December 1st, starting at 6 PM CST. It was an online event.

Topic: How to manage policy and compliance in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
In this guided presentation, I will provide you with actionable information on how to manage resources and your security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly Azure Security Center). This will include Step by Step instructions on how you can manage compliance standards, defender threats, and best practices.

Speaker: Dwayne Natwick
MVP – Azure, MCT Regional Lead, Sr. Product Manager for Cloudreach, Cloud Training Architect for Opsgility
Dwayne is a Microsoft MVP for Azure, and an author, trainer, and product manager with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is certified in multiple Azure and M365 roles, including Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, and Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate.
In addition to creating curriculum, training, and blog writing, Dwayne is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Regional Lead.

Sponsor: Werner EDGE
As a leading transportation and logistics company, Werner Enterprises values safety, service and taking an active role in the future of the transportation industry. Werner EDGE is the innovation arm of Werner Enterprises, committed to advancing the performance and safety of its drivers, shippers, carriers and associates by delivering the latest technology-rich solutions in the transportation industry. Werner EDGE is committed to transforming Werner’s entire tech stack, moving to the Cloud to enable greater innovation and enhanced customer service. This enterprise-wide strategy, “Cloud First, Cloud Now,” is Werner’s driving force to becoming the first truckload transportation company fully leveraging the Cloud.
Launched in 2020, Werner EDGE has led to new proprietary technology (EDGE Connect, Drive Werner Pro, Werner EDGE for Carriers), integrations and partnerships (Workday, Microsoft, Samsung), and increased safety, communication, and security efforts.

Our sponsor gave away two $50 Amazon gift cards.