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The Circle Community is a valuable resource for individuals in Israel interested in various technical domains, particularly those related to cloud computing, security, and development practices. By focusing on areas like Cloud Security, DevSecOps, GitHub, DevOps, Generative AI, Azure, and Microsoft 365, the community caters to a wide range of interests and expertise levels, from beginners to advanced professionals.
The Circle Community's inclusive nature, welcoming everyone interested in its topics, is a significant strength. This inclusivity ensures that anyone can benefit from the community's offerings regardless of their skill level or technical background. Here's a brief overview of how different individuals might engage with and benefit from The Circle Community:
### For Beginners:
- Learning Opportunities: Beginners can gain foundational knowledge in complex areas such as Cloud Security and DevOps, which are critical in today's tech landscape.
- Mentoring: Access to experienced professionals for guidance can accelerate a beginner's learning process and career development.
### For Intermediate-Level Individuals:
- Skill Enhancement: Individuals with some experience can deepen their understanding of specific topics like Generative AI or Azure, refine their skills, and potentially specialize in these areas.
- Networking: Connecting with peers and experts through digital and physical events can lead to knowledge exchange and collaboration opportunities.
### For Advanced Professionals:
- Knowledge Sharing: Advanced members can give back to the community by sharing their expertise, mentoring others, and leading discussions or workshops.
- Staying Updated: The tech field is fast-evolving, especially areas like Cloud Security and Generative AI. Engaging with the community helps experts stay abreast of the latest trends and tools.
### Community Benefits:
- Professional Development: Through workshops, meetups, and discussions, members can continually grow their skill set.
- Career Opportunities: Networking within the community can lead to discovering new job opportunities or project collaborations.
- Knowledge Transfer: The focus on mentoring and helping with new roles ensures that knowledge is consumed, applied, and shared, creating a cycle of learning and teaching.
The User Group IL's emphasis on connecting members, sharing knowledge, and fostering growth makes it ideal for anyone in Israel looking to start or advance their career in tech.
Its comprehensive approach to including a wide range of topics ensures members access diverse learning and networking opportunities, making it a potent catalyst for professional development in the tech sector.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Entra ID: The Conditional Access BattlefieldMicrosoft Reactor Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
The Conditional Access Policy (CAP) in Microsoft Entra ID is one of the most powerful enforcement layers in the identity protection stack.
It’s powerful, but imperfect—creating a playground for red teams.This meetup will bridge the attacker mindset and defender best practices in a practical, real-world format. From offensive simulations to defensive hardening, we’ll uncover what’s happening behind the policies.
In a nutshell - Attacking & Defending Entra ID Conditional Access.
Why Attend?
This isn’t a typical 101 meetup. It’s a live and technical demo focused on how attackers think and how defenders can evolve. Whether you build or break policies, you’ll leave with new insights and practical takeaways.
The meetup will be part of the new cooperation with Workplace Ninja.
AGENDA
17:15 > Pizzas and Beers - Break the ice
18:00 > Entra ID CAP - Defender Mode by Ofir Gavish
18:45 > Entra ID CAP - Attacker Mode by Elli Shlomo
19:30 > Detection and Hunting with Kusto by Ofir and Elli
20:00 > ClosingWhat You’ll Learn
- How attackers bypass Conditional Access using real-world techniques like Device Code Flow and Access token.
- How to detect and respond to suspicious sign-ins and CA policy gaps.
- Best practices for designing resilient and adaptive Conditional Access policies.
- Red team demos + blue team playbooks = full-spectrum identity defense.
Audience: Red Teamers, Blue Teamers, SOC Analysts, Cloud Security Engineers, Identity Architects, and everyone who wants to improve IAM security - especially in Entra ID CAP.
Speakers
- Elli Shlomo – Microsoft Security MVP, Head of Security Research | Guardz
- Ofir Gavish - Microsoft Intune MVP | Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead | Essence Group
NOTES
- Content Level - 300-400
- The event is physical at the Microsoft Reactor TLV
- The event will not be streamed or recorded
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The User Groups IL on LinkedIn - Embedding AI into Your Azure StackLink visible for attendees
Join us for a focused, practical session where we’ll showcase how Microsoft’s Azure AI Services can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure and operational environments.
We’ll walk through the core AI capabilities available in Azure, demonstrate how to launch projects using Azure AI Foundry, and explore what it means to use AI responsibly and intelligently in real-world production environments.
This session is designed for infra professionals, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and technical teams looking to bring modern AI tools into their day-to-day cloud operations — without reinventing the wheel.
## Why Attend?
- Understand how AI can add value to your current infra stack
- Learn how to start fast with Azure-native tools
- Get practical insights into responsible AI use in enterprise environments
- Ask questions, share challenges, and connect with others in the field
## Agenda
20:00 - Break the ice
20:05 - Overview: Azure AI Services – What’s Available and Why It Matters
20:30 - Azure AI Foundry: Building Your First AI-Enabled Project
20:45 - Open Q&A## What You’ll Learn
- The core services available under Azure AI
- How to kick off AI projects using Azure AI Foundry
- How to align AI with your team’s goals and governance needs
## Who Should Attend?
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
- DevOps & CloudOps Professionals
- Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
- Cloud Solution Architects
- Tech leads and IT decision-makers exploring AI adoption
## Notes
- Content Level - 200
- The event will be streamed or recorded
- The event will be delivered in Hebrew
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