Session Abstract

In today's dynamic threat landscape, proactively securing your Microsoft 365 environment is more critical than ever. This session provides advanced insights and actionable strategies for optimizing your security posture in 2025. We'll delve into the powerful synergy of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management capabilities and Microsoft Secure Score, demonstrating how to gain a comprehensive and prioritized view of your organization's security risks. Building on this foundation, we'll explore how to leverage the open-source Meister framework to automate and streamline your security workflows. Leave this session with some practical knowledge, actionable strategies, and a roadmap for enhancing your Microsoft 365 security posture through the effective use of Microsoft Defender, Secure Score, and security automation.

Peter Schmidt

Peter is a Cloud & Security Architect based in Denmark with extensive experience in the IT industry, specializing in Messaging, Collaboration, and Cloud security. Since 1996, he has been a consultant, focusing on technologies such as Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, OneDrive for Business, Office 365, Purview Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender Security products. Peter holds the prestigious Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) certification in Exchange and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security. He is a seasoned speaker, presenting at numerous high-profile events, including the European SharePoint Conference, European Collab Summit, Nordic Infrastructure Conference, Workplace Ninja Summit, M365 Miami, Microsoft Campus Days, and various local User Group events. In addition to his professional work, Peter leads the Danish Workplace Ninja User Group, which focuses on advancing knowledge in Microsoft Modern Workplace, Productivity, and Security.