Experts Live UK – November Meetup

🔒 Join Us for an Action-Packed Evening of Microsoft Security! 🔒

Security isn’t just a technology layer — it’s the heartbeat of every modern organisation. This month, we’re bringing the community together to dive deep into how Microsoft 365, Intune, and the broader Microsoft Security ecosystem empower IT pros to defend, detect, and respond smarter than ever before.

Whether you’re an endpoint admin, SOC analyst, architect, or just love geeking out over Conditional Access policies, this meetup is packed with real-world insight and community energy.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 13th November, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Advania UK, 85 London Wall, London, EC2M 7AD

Agenda:
6:00 PM - 6:20 PM: Networking & Welcome
Start the evening by connecting with fellow security and Microsoft 365 enthusiasts. Enjoy light refreshments, share your latest project stories, and get ready for an exciting night of learning and collaboration.

6:20 PM – 7:00 PM: Session 1 – Endpoint Management is Security (and it always has been)
Presented by: James Robinson (Microsoft MVP)
Endpoint management has always been a cornerstone of cybersecurity — even if it hasn’t always been recognised as such. In today’s cloud-first, zero-trust world, how devices are configured, updated, and governed defines an organisation’s true security posture.
Join James as he explores how modern endpoint management with Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft 365 security stack enables stronger, measurable protection through alignment rather than isolation. Because security is a team sport — and when endpoint, identity, and security teams work in silos, everyone’s defence is weaker.

What you will learn from this session:

• Why endpoint management is cybersecurity, not just IT hygiene
• How Intune and Defender work together to strengthen protection
• Practical ways to align endpoint, identity, and security teams
• Real-world examples of unified endpoint security in action

7:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Pizza & Networking
Refuel with some delicious pizza and engage in conversations with like-minded professionals. Share your thoughts on the session and get ready for the next big highlight!

7:20 PM – 8:00 PM: Think your tenant is safe because Security Defaults are on? Think again.
Presented by: Jon Jarvis (Microsoft MVP)
We’ll safely demonstrate how attackers can still walk straight through the front door—rifle through mailboxes and move around your tenant while no one’s looking. These gaps create a dangerous false sense of security that leaves most tenants exposed.

In this fast-paced, demo-driven session, we’ll rebuild Microsoft 365 the way it should be secured—using Entra ID, Intune, and Defender for Endpoint to form a modern Zero Trust baseline.

Attendees will learn how to:
• Identify the real-world gaps in Security Defaults
• Design effective Conditional Access and compliance policies
• Integrate identity, device, and threat signals for automatic defence
• Apply a 90-day hardening plan that actually works

Come for the (safe) hack. Stay for the rebuild. Leave with a tenant that’s default to defensible.

8:00 PM onwards: Networking & Drinks
After an evening filled with expert insights and thrilling demos, unwind and continue the conversation over drinks. This is your chance to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry professionals in a relaxed setting. Share your thoughts on the sessions, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.

Why Attend?

• Gain real-world insights from experts working at the heart of Microsoft Security
• Learn how to unite endpoint, identity, and security for stronger defences
• Network with IT pros, consultants, and architects from across the UK community
• Enjoy an evening of engaging content, great food, and top-tier conversation

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your security knowledge and be part of the thriving Experts Live UK community!

📅 Save your spot now – seats are limited!

Special thanks to our Host Sponsor 🙏
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsor, Advania UK, for their generous support in making this event possible. Their commitment to advancing cybersecurity and supporting Experts Live UK has been instrumental in bringing together this community of professionals.

As always, thanks to our Founding Sponsors 🙏
We are always thankful for our Founding Sponsors Cireson and SquaredUp for their continued support in Experts Live UK. We could not do it without you!

Advania UK, Cireson and SquaredUp all play a crucial role in driving innovation within the industry, and we're thrilled to have their backing for this event. Thanks to their support, we're able to provide a valuable learning experience, complete with top-tier speakers, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities.