Rochester Azure User Group Meetup focused on Azure Security | Hosted by ProArch

Join us for the next Rochester Azure User Group meetup, proudly hosted by Microsoft partner ProArch in Fairport, NY focused on Azure security. 🔒

In today’s rapidly evolving cloud landscape, protecting workloads and AI assets across hybrid and multi-cloud environments is no longer optional, it’s essential. This session will explore how Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for AI, and Microsoft Sentinel empowers security teams to proactively manage risk, strengthen posture, and accelerate remediation with AI-enhanced insights.

5:30 PM – 5:40 PM | Welcome & Introductions

• Meet fellow attendees and local community members
• Overview of the evening’s focus: AI Security in Azure

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5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Session 1: The Evolving Threat Landscape

• Why AI and cloud security are critical now
• Hybrid/multi-cloud risks and workload expansion

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6:00 PM – 6:20 PM | Session 2: Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Defender for AI

• Overview of Defender for Cloud capabilities
• Overview of Defender for AI capabilities
• Integration with Azure services, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), and Defender XDR
• Live demo: AI threat detection & response

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6:20 PM – 6:40 PM | Session 3: Real-World Use Cases & Implementation Strategy

• Customer stories and practical deployment tips
• Auto-provisioning, developer workflow integration
• Best practices for posture management and remediation

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6:40 PM – 7:00 PM | Q&A, Networking & Wrap-Up

• Open discussion with Microsoft experts and peers
• Resources: feedback, training links, and follow-up materials