27.08.2025 (Wednesday)
10:00
Online
In the age of digital transformation, user identity has become a key element of security for every organization. An increasing number of cyberattacks focus on account takeover and exploiting weaknesses in identity management – both for employees, applications, and services. During this session, we will show you how to effectively protect identities in hybrid and cloud environments using Entra ID. We will discuss the latest security mechanisms, such as MFA, passwordless login, and conditional access, and also look at the challenges associated with workload identities and the role of AI agents in increasing the level of security.
AGENDA:
0. Introduction
- Who are we?
- What do we do?
1. Introduction to Entra ID and hybrid identity
- What is Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)?
- Hybrid scenarios: integration of on-premises environments with the cloud
- The most common challenges and mistakes in the hybrid approach
2. Modern Identity Security
- MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication):
- Why is MFA a must-have?
- Implementation examples and the latest methods (FIDO2)
- Passwordless:
- How does passwordless login work?
- Where and how to authenticate without passwords
- Conditional Access:
- Automation of access control
- Examples of policies and their impact on security
3. Workload Identities – identities of applications and services
- What are workload identities and why are they important?
- The most common threats associated with non-human identities
- Practical examples of securing workload identities in Entra ID
4. AI Agents and Identity Security
- How AI supports security in Entra ID – Security Copilot.
- Examples of AI agents in Entra ID: conditional access policy recommendations.
5. Microsoft Programs for Customers
- New support programs in MS365 and Security
- Partner support in the above-mentioned areas
Speakers:
🎙️ Pawel Lakomski – Sr. Security Technical Specialist – Microsoft
Paweł Łakomski is an experienced IT specialist focusing on IT cybersecurity and cloud services. He currently works for Microsoft, where his responsibilities include security and compliance for Microsoft 365 and the Azure cloud. He works with clients from all sectors, acting as a trusted advisor in digital transformation. In addition to Microsoft technologies, he has experience and certifications in Citrix and VMware solutions. Paweł has been a speaker at numerous technology conferences and loves to share his knowledge. He is passionate about technology and believes that we can use it to make the world a better place. He lives in Warsaw.
🎙️ Krzysztof Popek – Cybersecurity Digital Advisor – Trek2Summit
A Microsoft technology enthusiast with over five years of experience. I am characterized by reliability and an individual approach to the client. In my career, I have had the pleasure of working with many companies from all sectors, providing my services as a consultant and project manager. My experience will be helpful for you both in the cloud and on-premises environments. Cybersecurity is a frequently used word in the IT environment these days, so I will show you what you can gain by implementing products from the Microsoft Security portfolio in your organization.