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Unlocking the Power of AI to Simplify and Protect Microsoft Platforms
The industry’s premier Microsoft security and management training conference for IT directors, cybersecurity professionals and Microsoft 365 managers is coming to Dallas on October 1-2, 2024. The Experts Conference (TEC) 2024 hosted by Quest Software is laser focused on the latest advancements in hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and groundbreaking technologies like Microsoft AI-Copilot and Security Copilot. It’s your place to exchange ideas, share experiences and transform your approach to IT management and security.
TEC 2024 is where theory transforms into action – where the rubber truly meets the road. You’ll be able to delve into the practical applications of these game-changing technologies, with proven best practices you can apply right now to enhance your security and simplify management. We’ll not only explore new, trailblazing technology, but also maintain a vigilant eye on what’s next in the broader management and security horizon.
Countdown to TEC Dallas
TEC 2024 Keynotes
Andy Greenberg
Andy Greenberg is a senior writer for WIRED, covering hacking, cybersecurity and surveillance, and author of the books, Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers, and Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency. His keynote fireside chat is entitled: From Crypto Crime to Cyberwar: Stories From the Front Lines
BOOK SIGNING: Tuesday, Oct 1st right after the Keynote!
Paul Thurrott
Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of Thurrott.com and the host of the three podcasts: Windows Weekly with Leo Laporte and Richard Campbell, Hands-On Windows, and First Ring Daily with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows.
Shinesa Cambric
Shinesa Cambric (CCSP, CISSP, CISM) is a 2X best-selling author, global speaker, and award-winning cybersecurity innovator with two patents pending. As a leader at Microsoft, she currently directs a team focused on designing innovative solutions using AI and machine learning to help global organizations identify, detect, and respond to developing threats against identity.
BOOK SIGNING: Tuesday, Oct 1st after the Welcome Reception!
When you join us at TEC 2024, you’ll experience:
Practicality at its core: TEC 2024 isn't about conceptual ideas; it's about actionable strategies that you can apply immediately into the IT environments you’re responsible for.
Technology that redefines possibilities: Explore the capabilities of Microsoft AI-Copilot and Security Copilot. TEC 2024 is your compass for navigating the evolving realm of IT management and security.
Up-to-the-minute insight: These Microsoft MVPs, industry experts, and IT peers will delve into the most current challenges you’re facing. Learn from their real-world experiences and best practices.
Mark your calendars for October 1-2, 2024, and join us for an unforgettable conference in Dallas – a hub of technology innovation. Together, let's harness the power of new technologies and tested best practices to shape a future where security and management converge seamlessly. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Why Attendees love TEC
“You’ve got some of the best practitioners in the world sitting and talking about their problems with other best practitioners in the world. The real meaty problems are being dealt with in that environment. And its incredible to see what people are learning from each other. So I think the community is actually a huge part of it.”
- Alex Weinert, VP of Identity Security, Microsoft, TEC 2022 Keynote.
“Sometimes other conferences might be more focused on sales to sell their products, this is everybody trying to talk about what’s best for everyone. "
- Attendee
"Relevant and practical talks about topics encountered in my daily life. "
- Attendee
“There are really great speakers here, well-known speakers that are from around the world, top in their class, and the content they bring to tech provide details about the problems that are real world that organizations are expriencing today.”
- Sean Metcalf, Microsoft Certified Master, Founder & CTO, Trimarc Security, LLC
“Well the most valuable part for me is the ability to connect with not just the experts at Microsoft and Quest, but with all the other third-party experts, who support the Microsoft products and the Microsoft environments.”
- Attendee
"I thought everything with the conference was first class. The topics, accommodations, food was all fantastic. I know the first day was crowded in some rooms, but extra chairs we brought in and rooms were reconfigured for day 2. I felt the event staff really cared for the attendees and I certainly appreciated that!"
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