MMS 2026 at MOA: Full Schedule

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1:00pm CDT

Mastering Microsoft Entra Conditional Access: Secure Access with Precision

Wednesday May 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Description:
Microsoft Entra Conditional Access enhances app and data security by evaluating real-time signals including user risk, device compliance, and location. Build policies that enforce multifactor authentication, block risky sign-ins, and implement adaptive controls. Gain practical strategies for designing effective policies aligned with Zero Trust principles, ensuring secure access while maintaining user productivity in both cloud and hybrid environments.

What you will learn:

Understand the core principles of Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra and its integration with identity signals for access decision enforcement.
Design and implement Conditional Access policies based on conditions such as user risk, device state, location, and application sensitivity.
Evaluate and optimize policy effectiveness to strike a balance between security and user productivity across various organizational scenarios.
Discover best practices for aligning Conditional Access strategies with organizational goals to enhance security posture while supporting user needs.

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Director, Security & IT, Patch My PC

Jordan has been working in the Industry since 2009. Since starting he’s worked with Active Directory, Group Policy, ConfigMgr, SCOM and PowerShell. Jordan has also had the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry as a ConfigMgr Infrastructure Team lead supporting over 150,000... Read More →

Carrie Cook

Security Evangelist, Patch My PC

Wednesday May 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Azure, Identity Management

3:00pm CDT

Securing Identities for Automation and AI

Wednesday May 6, 2026 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Minnetonka A

Description:
As automation and AI operate at machine speed, securing identities in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) is critical. Learn best practices for managing unattended task identities, covering application vs. dedicated permissions, identity types, and enforcing least privilege. Gain insights into Agent ID in Microsoft Entra and understand how to structure your identity management to stay resilient against evolving threats.

What you will learn:

Gain clarity on authentication, authorization, and permissions context.
Discover the essentials of identities, including Users, Service Principals, and Managed Identities.
Align use cases with identity types for optimized security strategies.
Prepare for future advancements by connecting workload IDs with AI use cases.

Speakers

David Brook

Managing Consultant & Microsoft MVP, CloudXP Ltd

David, a distinguished Microsoft MVP in the Security category, brings a wealth of expertise in Microsoft Intune and Device Management capabilities. _x000D_
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Beyond his specialisation, David's versatility shines as he navigates the breadth of the Microsoft ecosystem, seamle... Read More →

Sean Bulger

Cloud Endpoint Solution Engineer, Microsoft

Sean is a Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a consulting engineer at a large partner and an Enterprise Mobility MVP. Sean credits the community for empowering him to grow personally and professionally and seeks to encourage others... Read More →

Wednesday May 6, 2026 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A