Northwest System Center User Group

NWSCUG – Unified SecOps, Endpoint Management, Cyber Security

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Greg Ramsey

Greetings NWSCUG! We’re looking forward to seeing you on July 18th! Our very own Rudy Bankson and Ashok Ghosh will be presenting.

**Note! Due to Microsoft Security, in-person attendees MUST be registered by end of day on Tuesday, July 15th! Anyone that turns up without proper registration will (unfortunately) be denied access!

Registration closed!

Agenda:

11:00 – 12:00 – Windows 10 – The Final Countdown – Rudy Bankson

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 – Single Pane of Glass: How SOC Managers Can Leverage Microsoft Unified SecOps – Ashok Ghosh

2:15 – 3:15 – Panel Discussion – Navigating the Future: Interactive Insights into Endpoints, Cybersecurity, and AI – Ashok Ghosh and Rudy Bankson

Windows 10 – The Final Countdown – Are you ready for the end of an era? Join us to talk about all the ways to handle feature updates with SCCM and Intune. Whether you just want a chance to see all your options or you need a last minute bailout to get rid of those Windows 10 systems, this session will have you covered.

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Exploring Microsoft Intune Features from NWSCUG

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Greg Ramsey

Greetings NWSCUG! We had a great session on May 16th. Fabian Rodriguez presented two stellar sessions – you can find slides and recordings below:

Managing macOS Devices with Microsoft Intune (recording, slides)

High value and low effort features inside of Microsoft Intune. Go turn on today (recording, slides)

Are you interested in presenting at a future NWSCUG event (in person, or remote via Teams)? Submit a session here!

Greg

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NWSCUG – May 16th 2025 – macOS Management and Intune

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Greg Ramsey

Greetings NWSCUG! We’re looking forward to seeing you on May 16th! Fabian Rodriguez will be presenting two sessions in person, so we hope to see you there!

This will be a hybrid meeting! When registering, please choose whether you’ll be on Teams or join us in person in Bellevue, WA.

**Note! Due to Microsoft Security, in-person attendees MUST be registered by end of day on Tuesday, May 13th! Anyone that turns up without proper registration will (unfortunately) be denied access!

Agenda:
11:00 – 12:00 – Managing macOS Devices with Microsoft Intune – Fabian Rodriguez
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 – High value and low effort features inside of Microsoft Intune. Go turn on today – Fabian Rodriguez
2:15 – 3:15 – MMS 2025 Recap and Open Discussion

Managing macOS Devices with Microsoft Intune – Discover how to effectively manage and secure macOS devices with Microsoft Intune. This session will cover the entire lifecycle of macOS management, including onboarding, FileVault encryption, Device Compliance and Configuration Management (DDM) updates, platform Single Sign-On (SSO), and Microsoft Defender integration. Gain insights into ensuring security and compliance from setup to ongoing management.

High value and low effort features inside of Microsoft Intune. Go turn on today – Unlock the potential of Microsoft Intune with our updated session on high-value, low-effort features you can enable today. We’ll cover the latest enhancements, including Windows LAPS, Device Enhanced Inventory, Hot Patching, and Windows Autopatch. Learn how these features can streamline your IT operations, improve security, and enhance device management with minimal effort.