{"id":1506,"date":"2024-02-11T19:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T02:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2024-03-05T11:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:34:20","slug":"feb-20-2024-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-best-practices-with-kevin-kaminski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/feb-20-2024-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-best-practices-with-kevin-kaminski\/","title":{"rendered":"Feb. 20, 2024 &#8211; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Best Practices! with Kevin Kaminski"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"null\" data-key=\"1133\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ABOUT OUR EVENT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-key=\"546\">Join us as we dive into the latest updates and best practices for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint &#8211; Antivirus (aka Microsoft Defender Antivirus). This session is designed to provide insights into the numerous changes in the antivirus landscape and how to leverage these to enhance security without compromising your Windows endpoint performance.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an IT professional, system administrator, or security enthusiast, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to optimize your use of Microsoft Defender Antivirus.!<\/p>\n<p>From this session, you will gain a clear understanding of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-key=\"546\">Overview of the latest changes in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-key=\"546\">Best practices for balancing security and performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-key=\"546\">Tips and tricks for optimizing your antivirus settings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-key=\"546\">How to effectively manage and secure your Windows devices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-key=\"546\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Register before 5:00 pm Friday, Feb 16 to be eligible for the $50 Early-Bird draw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, Feb. 19.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-key=\"146\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">ABOUT OUR PRESENTER<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/d9112586bfba7d4302c89aa5c\/images\/4c949492-2ea2-4247-14da-3843783fab26.jpg\" width=\"144\" height=\"163\" data-file-id=\"5515490\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kevin Kaminski<\/strong> is a seasoned Microsoft enterprise solutions expert with a 25-year tenure spanning device management to data center architecture.A respected leader and educator, he is a Microsoft MVP for Windows and Devices for IT and holds a 14-year streak as an MVP for various Microsoft technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin stands out for integrating his deep knowledge and quirky humor into various educational formats, addressing modern IT challenges with practical solutions.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\">EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Register <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">before 5:00 pm Friday Feb\u00a016\u00a0<\/span>to be eligible for the $50 Early-Bird draw.<\/p>\n<p>Attend the event and submit an evaluation form by<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> 2300h Tuesday, Feb\u00a020\u00a02024<\/span>\u00a0for a chance to win a $50 VISA Gift Card courtesy of True North Group.<\/p>\n<p>Registration links for the virtual event will only be sent to those registered. <strong data-slate-leaf=\"true\"><em data-slate-leaf=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Event Registration closes at 5 pm MDT Monday, Feb\u00a019th<\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-key=\"449\"><strong data-slate-leaf=\"true\">Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, Feb\u00a022, 2024<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"452\"><strong data-slate-leaf=\"true\">Times<\/strong>:<strong> 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM\u00a0<\/strong>Mountain Time (6:15 pm welcoming- Event start at 6:30)<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"457\"><strong data-slate-leaf=\"true\">Place<\/strong>: Online via Microsoft Teams [Will be sent to all registers]<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"470\" 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