Session Abstract

hishing attacks continue to be a sophisticated threat in 2025, targeting users and systems to compromise sensitive information and spread malware. This session explores Microsoft Defender for Office, offering strategies to enhance your organization's email security. Learn how to implement Microsoft Defender for Office, customize protection policies, and use advanced features like SafeLinks for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Chat, and Office apps. Discover new Collaboration Security capabilities for Microsoft Teams to counter threats like impersonation and malicious file sharing. The session also covers authenticated email methods such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to secure email traffic. Practical demonstrations will show how these protocols reduce phishing risks and improve email deliverability. Emphasizing practical anti-phishing strategies, including Awareness Simulation exercises. Attendees will gain actionable techniques to protect their organizations against sophisticated email and collaboration-based threats.

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.