Workplace Ninja Summit

Episodes

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  Recast Software on Community Tools and App Management | With Ben Ward 22.10.2026 15m

  Why does a commercial vendor keep giving tools away? Ben Ward, Field CTO UK & Ireland at Recast Software, on Right Click Tools Community, OSDCloud and why application management is still the hard part.In this episode- Why Recast has sponsored the summit and keeps coming back- Free community tools like Right Click Tools Community Edition and OSDCloud, and what Recast gets back from them- The problem customers call about most: application management that never shows up as a budget line- The Recast portfolio, from Right Click Tools to Application Workspace and OSDCloud- What's coming in OSDCloud, and the question of community licensing- Why Windows is the easy part and applications are snowflakesChapters00:00 Welcome: Ben Ward01:25 Meet Recast Software02:40 Why Recast keeps sponsoring03:38 Free community tools05:26 Why customers call: app management06:57 The Recast portfolio09:42 OSDCloud and licensing11:56 Applications are snowflakesGuestBen Ward – Field CTO UK & Ireland, Recast SoftwareRecast at the summitDavid Segura – What's new in OSDCloud Community Edition (Tue 15 Sep 15:50, Halle 36.3) · New OSDeploy Tools (Mon 14 Sep 15:00, Trafohall)Nico Zieck – What 100 IT Pros Told Us About the Modern Workspace (Mon 14 Sep 13:40, Halle 36.1)HostsFrans Oudendorp & Jose SchenardieRecorded at Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.Follow the Workplace Ninja SummitWebsite: https://summit.wpninjas.globalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpninjasummitX: https://x.com/wpninjasummitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wpninjasummit/#WPNinjaSummit #RecastSoftware #AppManagement
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  Windows Updates Meet Recovery | With Lia Vargas & Mounica Battula 20.10.2026 30m

  Why do Windows updates and device recovery belong in one conversation? Lia Vargas (Windows recovery) and Mounica Battula (Windows Autopatch) from Microsoft explain how they keep devices current, and what happens when an update goes wrong.In this episode- Why update management and recovery are two halves of the same device lifecycle- What the Windows team changed after the July 2024 outage, and how Quick Machine Recovery delivers fixes through Windows Update- What happens when a device can't reach the network, and where Windows 365 Reserve fits- The recovery escalation ladder and Microsoft's new Windows device recovery framework blog- The customer finding that surprised the team: most admins block end users from their BitLocker recovery key- How Autopatch update readiness checks work at three levels, including hotpatch- Why Feedback Hub feedback really gets read every weekChapters00:00 Welcome: Lia Vargas and Mounica Battula02:48 Autopatch and Windows recovery teams05:04 Why updates and recovery belong together07:42 Quick Machine Recovery after July 202410:26 When a device can't connect12:28 The recovery escalation ladder13:40 Cloud-managed, hybrid and on-prem17:38 Surprise: BitLocker keys and self-service19:43 Ask Windows Anything and one admin pane22:16 Autopatch update readiness checks24:25 One ask: use Feedback HubGuestsLia Vargas – Product Manager, Windows device recovery, MicrosoftWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: From managing updates to recovery (Tue 15 Sep 15:50, Trafohall) · Ask Windows Anything panel (Tue 15 Sep 17:00, Halle 36.2)Mounica Lakshmi Sai Battula – Senior Product Manager, Windows Autopatch, MicrosoftWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: From managing updates to recovery (Tue 15 Sep 15:50, Trafohall) · Ask Windows Anything panel (Tue 15 Sep 17:00, Halle 36.2)HostsFrans Oudendorp & Kenny BuntinxRecorded at Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.Follow the Workplace Ninja SummitWebsite: https://summit.wpninjas.globalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpninjasummitX: https://x.com/wpninjasummitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wpninjasummit/#WPNinjaSummit #WindowsAutopatch #WindowsRecovery
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  They Don't Hack, They Log In | With Sami Laiho & Mikael Nyström 15.10.2026 44m

  Most breaches don't need clever hacking: someone logs in with real credentials. Sami Laiho and Mikael Nyström (Truesec incident response) on why, what to do in the first hour, and which security measures are pure theater.In this episode- Why 'they don't hack, they log in' is how most incidents really start- Windows 11 isn't secure by default until you configure and harden it- Attackers specialise in one weakness and try it everywhere- The first hour after the phone rings: assume breach, don't reboot, pull cables, cut outbound internet- A recovery plan fits on one page, and IT needs a 'wartime' mode- The controls that matter most: privileged access workstations, no password reuse, no admin rights for developers- Why remote tools are risky and RDP gives you logs- Security theater: BitLocker as your main control and expensive 'AI' firewallsChapters00:00 Welcome: Sami Laiho and Mikael Nyström05:02 They don't hack, they log in07:35 Is Windows 11 secure by default?16:19 The first hour after the call20:09 A recovery plan on one page22:26 One control: separate admin devices23:53 Admin rights and developers28:56 Security theater33:08 Why does your DC need internet?36:52 The hilarious history of WindowsGuestsSami Laiho – Microsoft MVP, AdminizeWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: 11 Ways to Hack Windows 11 (Tue 15 Sep 14:30, Trafohall) · Hilarious History of Windows (Tue 15 Sep 17:00, Trafohall) · Keynote: Cybersecurity from Disabler to Enabler (Wed 16 Sep 09:50, Trafohall)Mikael Nyström – Incident response (CSIRT), TruesecWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: IT disaster bootcamp (Wed 16 Sep 13:10, Glassaal, with Andreas Hammarskjöld) · You Don't Get Hacked — They Log In (Thu 17 Sep 13:10, Trafohall)HostsFrans Oudendorp & Peter DaalmansRecorded at Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.Follow the Workplace Ninja SummitWebsite: https://summit.wpninjas.globalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpninjasummitX: https://x.com/wpninjasummitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wpninjasummit/#WPNinjaSummit #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse
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  AI for Security vs. Security for AI | With Itay Peled & Yuri Diogenes 13.10.2026 32m

  Itay Peled (Project Perception) and Yuri Diogenes (Defender for Cloud) on the two sides of AI in security: using AI to defend, and securing the AI everyone is deploying. Recorded live at Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 with Frans Oudendorp and Alex Verboon.In this episode- Why "AI for security" and "security for AI" are different problems that you can't solve separately- Exposure management for agents: an agent that was never meant to be internet-facing can still be reachable through an attack path- Prompt injection and indirect prompt injection as the big threat to agents, and why MITRE ATLAS is worth knowing- How attackers use AI today: more scale, and digging deeper than they could before- Agent sprawl: start with an inventory through AI security posture management, and give every agent an identity in Entra so Conditional Access applies- Agent 365 as the control plane, Defender as the security view, and why data classification has to be in place before you point an agent at SharePoint- Project Perception is read-only today: it recommends and explains, and a human takes the action- Careers: admins and analysts won't be replaced but will need new skills, and why soft skills and in-person networking still matterChapters00:00 Welcome: Itay Peled and Yuri Diogenes01:52 AI for security vs. security for AI04:55 Exposure management for AI agents06:37 Prompt injection and MITRE ATLAS09:13 How attackers use AI today10:24 Agent inventory and agent identities13:07 Agent 365, Defender and data protection17:55 Human in the loop: when the agent is wrong19:08 Will AI replace admins and analysts?25:06 Yuri's 35 books, soft skills and networking29:56 What Itay wants asked at the AMAGuestsItay Peled – Microsoft Security Research, working on Project Perception, Microsoft's agentic SOCWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: Project Perception / agentic SOC · Threat landscape · Microsoft Security AMAYuri Diogenes – Microsoft, customer experience engineering for Defender for Cloud and exposure managementWorkplace Ninja Summit 2026: AI-SPM & Threat Detection · Proactive Security Posture ManagementHostsFrans Oudendorp & Alex VerboonRecorded at Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.Follow the Workplace Ninja SummitWebsite: https://summit.wpninjas.globalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpninjasummitX: https://x.com/wpninjasummitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wpninjasummit/#WPNinjaSummit #AISecurity #MicrosoftDefender
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  [Ninja BE Event] What Does the Ninja BE User Group Actually Do? | Nicky, Kenny & Dieter 03.09.2026 20m

  The Ninja BE organizing team — Nicky, Kenny, and Dieter — take the stage to explain what the Ninja BE user group is all about: its mission, community, and what members can expect from future events.📍 Recorded live at the Ninja BE User Group Event, June 4, 2026 (Belgium)#NinjaBE #UserGroup #Community #ITCommunity #Belgium
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  [Ninja BE Event] Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop & More | Joeri Kumbruck & Jon Jarvis 27.08.2026 24m

  Joeri Kumbruck and Jon Jarvis explore the world of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), covering the latest features, use cases, and best practices for deploying cloud PCs and virtual desktop environments in the modern workplace.📍 Recorded live at the Ninja BE User Group Event, June 4, 2026 (Belgium)#Windows365 #AVD #AzureVirtualDesktop #CloudPC #Microsoft365 #NinjaBE
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  [Ninja BE Event] The SSO Tax: Stop Paying for Security Your IdP Already Provides | Michael Mardahl 20.08.2026 30m

  Michael Mardahl exposes the hidden "SSO Tax" — the extra fees organizations pay for security features that their identity provider already includes. This deep dive shows how to get more value out of your Microsoft Entra investment and cut redundant security tooling from your stack.📍 Recorded live at the Ninja BE User Group Event, June 4, 2026 (Belgium)#SSOTax #MicrosoftEntra #IdentityManagement #SSO #CyberSecurity #NinjaBE
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  [Ninja BE Event] WDAC, Appcontrol.ai & App Control for Business | Kim Oppalfens & Tom DeGreef 13.08.2026 31m

  Kim Oppalfens and Tom DeGreef break down Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), the Appcontrol.ai platform, and Microsoft's App Control for Business. A practical look at application allowlisting and how organizations can lock down what runs on their endpoints.📍 Recorded live at the Ninja BE User Group Event, June 4, 2026 (Belgium)#WDAC #AppControl #Appcontrolai #WindowsSecurity #Intune #NinjaBE
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  [Ninja BE Event] Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Explained | Rudy Ooms & Jens duFour 06.08.2026 32m

  Rudy Ooms and Jens duFour dive into Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) at the Ninja BE Event in Belgium. Learn what EPM is, why removing local admin rights matters for security, and how to implement least-privilege access without breaking user productivity.📍 Recorded live at the Ninja BE User Group Event, June 4, 2026 (Belgium)#EPM #EndpointPrivilegeManagement #Microsoft #Intune #ITSecurity #NinjaBE
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  Microsoft at Ninja Summit 2026: Round Tables, Focus Groups & a Full Crew - with Lior Bela 28.05.2026 4m

  In this episode, Peter sits down with Lior Bela from Microsoft - recorded live at the MVP Summit in Redmond. Lior pulls back the curtain on what Microsoft is bringing to the Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.Expect a full Microsoft crew spanning Intune, Windows, Windows 365 and Security. Round tables, focus groups and direct product feedback sessions - giving you real access to the engineers and PMs behind the tools you work with every day.This is your chance to help shape the future of Microsoft's workplace products.🎟️ Tickets: https://e.runevents.net/workplace-ninja-summit-2026/checkout📅 Baden, Switzerland | September 2026#WorkplaceNinjaSummit #Microsoft #Intune #Windows365 #MVPSummit #Endpoint
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  Gerry Hampson on Global Secure Access, Entra Private Access & Intune — Back at Ninja Summit Baden 2026 26.05.2026 3m

  🥷 Speaker Spotlight | Workplace Ninja Summit — Baden, September 2026Peter sat down with Gerry Hampson at the Microsoft campus in Redmond to talk about what's coming to Baden this September.Gerry is a long-time endpoint management specialist and has attended every single Workplace Ninja Summit since the very first edition in 2020 — and this year is no different.In this episode, Gerry shares what to expect from his sessions:- Global Secure Access — what it means in practice- Entra Private Access as a real VPN replacement- Intune troubleshooting from actual field projectsNo theory. No fluff. Real projects, real challenges, real solutions.As Gerry puts it: Baden is a great location, great atmosphere — and you learn from the brightest people in Europe and beyond. That reputation is built on speakers exactly like this.🎟️ Tickets available now → https://e.runevents.net/workplace-ninja-summit-2026/checkout🌐 More info → https://summit.wpninjas.global/Subscribe & follow the show for more speaker spotlights ahead of Baden 2026.
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  Live Demos, Real Stories & No Stupid Questions – Sune Thomsen Joins the Ninja Summit! 15.05.2026 8m

  The last of our pre-approved speaker announcements — and it's a great one to finish on.Frans catches up with Sune Thomsen in the Workplace Ninja Studio. Sune is a Windows 365 MVP from Denmark — the very first Windows 365 MVP in the program — and a Nerdio value professional with a background stretching back to MDT and SCCM.Sune talks about what he's bringing to Baden this September — Windows 365 security, architecture, real-world stories from the field and lots of live demos. He also shares why he loves the Ninja Summit format and why inspiring the next generation of IT pros is something he genuinely cares about.As Sune said — hopefully the demo gods will be with us! 😄The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Cloud PCs, Security & Good Vibes – Dominiek Verham Joins the Ninja Summit Stage! 12.05.2026 6m

  Dominiek Verham has been speaking at the Workplace Ninja Summit for two years - and he's back for more in Baden this September.In this episode, Frans catches up with Dominiek remotely in the Workplace Ninja Studio. Fresh off NerdioCon, Dominiek talks about what's happening in the Windows 365 and AVD space right now, what organizations are still struggling with when it comes to maturity levels, and what he's bringing to the stage in Baden.Expect sessions on Windows 365, AVD, networking and securing your cloud PC environment. And as Dominiek said - with a bit of humor thrown in!If you see him in Baden - walk up and say hi. That's what it's all about.The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing - just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Interviewed in a Hummer EV – Sami Laiho Confirmed for the Ninja Summit 2026! 28.04.2026 6m

  Not your average speaker announcement. Peter catches up with Sami Laiho in a Hummer EV in the parking lot of Building 36 at the Microsoft campus in Redmond. Because why not!Sami is a Microsoft MVP since 2011 from Helsinki — Windows, devices and security MVP — and has attended every single Workplace Ninja Summit since the beginning. His tips and tricks session last year was one and a half hours of pure community gold — and he's hosting it again in Baden this September.Bring your own tips. Big or small. Script or one-liner. Everything counts!And yes — the sweater covered in Microsoft MVP logos is real. Custom made. Legendary.The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Windows 365 in 30 Minutes – Dieter Kempeneers is Coming to Baden! 22.04.2026 2m

  Full Windows 365 feature setup in 30 minutes. No VDI knowledge needed. Just Intune access and you're good to go.In this episode, Stefan Beckman catches up with Dieter Kempeneers — an Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 MVP from Belgium — live at the MVP Summit on the Microsoft campus in Redmond.Dieter talks about the power of Windows 365, why it's simpler than most people think, and what he'll be bringing to the stage in Baden this September — including things you probably don't know yet!The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  From the Microsoft Mothership to Baden – Stefan Schörling Confirmed for 2026! 20.04.2026 3m

  Almost 25 years in security. Real-world lessons from the field. And a Cybertruck in the background — because it's all about cyber this week.In this episode, Peter catches up with Stefan Schörling live at the MVP Summit outside Building 36 on the Microsoft campus in Redmond.Stefan talks about how threats are evolving rapidly, how AI is being used in phishing and impersonation attacks, and what that means for your defenses. He'll be bringing sessions on Defender XDR, threat intelligence, incident response and managed detection and response to Baden this September.As Stefan said - you need to stay ahead of the game. Come learn how in Baden.The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing - just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Mattias Borg has Been There Since Day One – And He's Back for 2026! 15.04.2026 5m

  Mattias Borg has been at the Workplace Ninja Summit since day one — and that says everything you need to know.In this episode, Peter catches up with Mattias live at the MVP Summit on the Microsoft campus in Redmond. They talk about AI-powered threats, how attackers are getting smarter and faster, and what that means for your defenses.Mattias will be bringing sessions on Defender XDR, detection engineering, offensive security and real-world red team findings to Baden this September. If you work in security — this is one you don't want to miss.The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Why Neil McLoughlin Can't Wait to Be Back at the Workplace Ninja Summit! 13.04.2026 2m

  First visit last year. Called it one of the best events of the year. Now he's back.In this episode, Stefan Beckman catches up with Neil McLoughlin — an Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 MVP from the UK — live at the MVP Summit in Redmond.Neil talks about what's changing in AVD and Windows 365, why AVD hybrid is worth paying attention to, and why he's looking forward to doing hands-on demos in Baden this September.If you work with virtual desktops or cloud PCs — this one's for you.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Meet Jan Ketil Skanke – Joining the 2026 Ninja Summit Stage! 08.04.2026 3m

  Peter is live at the MVP Summit in Redmond and caught up with Jan Ketil Skanke — who is now officially confirmed as one of our speakers for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.They talk about what Jan Ketil will be bringing to the stage this September at Trafo Baden — identity security, Entra, Intune and non-human identities. And yes, they had to run inside because of the typical Seattle rain!The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ sessions covering the full Microsoft security and endpoint stack. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global
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  Meet Jorgen Nilsson – Joining the 2026 Ninja Summit Stage! 31.03.2026 3m

  Peter is live at the MVP Summit and caught up with Jorgen Nilsson — who is now officially confirmed as one of our speakers for the Workplace Ninja Summit 2026 in Baden, Switzerland.They talk about what Jorgen will be bringing to the stage this September at Trafo Baden, and why you should join us in Baden.Thinking about speaking yourself? The Call for Sessions is still open!The Workplace Ninja Summit is Europe's premier event for endpoint management and security professionals, featuring 125+ deep-dive sessions on Microsoft Intune, Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Windows 11, and more. No marketing — just real content for IT pros and architects.🎤 Call for Sessions: https://e.runevents.net/workplace-ninja-summit-2026/speakers🔗 More info & tickets: https://summit.wpninjas.global