Securing agentic AI: Your guide to the Microsoft Ignite sessions catalog

Security is a core focus at Microsoft Ignite 2025, reflected in dedicated sessions and hands-on experiences designed for security professionals and leaders. Whether you're shaping strategy or working on the front lines, Microsoft Ignite offers direct access to the latest advancements and practical solutions from leading experts.

Join us, in San Francisco from November 17-21, 2025-or online from November 18-20, 2025-as we spotlight our AI-first, end-to-end security platform designed to protect identities, devices, data, applications, clouds, infrastructure, and-critically-AI systems and agents.

Why security professionals should attend Microsoft Ignite:

• Learn from experts and peers:Hear from industry leaders, security executives, and customers about security innovations, trends and real-world results.
• Explore cutting-edge solutions:Dive into cloud, AI, and security tools through in-depth sessions, hands-on labs, and solution showcases.
• Grow your skills and credentials:Take certification exams and test our latest security solutions with guidance from experts. (One free exam included with conference registration).
• Connect and collaborate:Network with security experts, partners, and peers at community spaces, evening events, and one-on-one meetings.
• Focus on your specialty:Attend targeted presentations and sessions designed for security professionals and other roles.

Make the most of your time at Microsoft Ignite

Whether you're joining Microsoft Ignite in person or online, you'll have access to a full slate of experiences designed to help you connect, learn, and grow as a security professional. Explore what's in store below.

• Keynote: The Ignite keynote will include a dedicated security segment featuring Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Microsoft Security Business, and Charlie Bell, Executive Vice President of Microsoft Security. Together, they'll explore the future of cybersecurity in the age of AI-setting the stage for deeper conversations throughout the event.
• Start strong at the Security Forum (November 17, 2025):Kick off Microsoft Ignite a day early with the Security Forum, an immersive, in-person event featuring in-depth discussions, interactive roundtables, and fresh insights from Microsoft leaders and industry experts-including Vasu Jakkal, CVP of Microsoft Security Business, and Ann Johnson, CVP and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Customer Security Management Office. Select the Security Forum option during your Microsoft Ignite registration.
• Breakout sessions : Explore the latest security strategies, tools, and trends with expert-led presentations and panel discussions. These sessions are designed to deliver actionable insights and practical solutions for today's security challenges. If you're a Microsoft Security partner, be sure to check out the partner-focused security sessions at Microsoft Ignite.
• Theater sessions: Experience fast-paced, demo-driven talks in the Innovation Hub, where you'll see real-world applications of Microsoft security technologies and learn advanced techniques to strengthen your security posture.
• Hands-on labs :Dive into practical, instructor-led labs where you can test drive the newest Microsoft security tools and technologies. These sessions are designed to help you build real-world skills, troubleshoot with experts, and walk away ready to implement what you've learned.
• Earn Microsoft Security certifications: Take advantage of onsite certification opportunities to validate your expertise and advance your career. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or showcase your skills, earning certifications in in Microsoft security products is a powerful way to stand out.
• Networking and community events:Microsoft Ignite is where the security community comes together. Meet peers, Microsoft engineers, and most-valued partners (MVPs) at expert meetups, connection pods, and community theater sessions, including these two exclusive experiences on Tuesday, November 18, 2025:
  • Security Leaders Dinner:Join Microsoft Security executives for an elevated dining experience at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy meaningful conversations and build connections with fellow security leaders over dinner. (Registration required, exclusive to CISOs and Vice Presidents. Request your spot today.)
  • Secure the Night party:Celebrate with fellow security professionals and partners at our signature evening event. Enjoy music, drinks, and entertainment while networking in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Many thanks to our sponsors and members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Ascent Solutions, BlueVoyant, Darktrace, Illumio, Inforcer, LTIMindtree, Security Risk Advisors, and Yubico. (Registration required. Get on the guest list.)
• Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) :Security is a team sport, and we're excited to be joined by members of MISA at our Expert meet up area where select partners will demo their solutions. MISA will also be hosting a happy hour for members on Wednesday November 19, 2025. Members, secure your spot today!

Below, we break down the three core security themes shaping this year's experience, along with the sessions you won't want to miss. See the full sessions catalog.

Modernize your security operations

See how our unified, AI-powered platform brings together the foundational tools security teams use to prevent, detect, respond to, and defend against cyberthreats-all while streamlining operations.

Breakout sessions: Explore the latest in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Entra-where security is integrated into every layer of your AI stack. Learn how scalable architectures, agentic workflows, and unified controls automate threat response, reshape security operations center (SOC) operations, and protect identities for both humans and AI agents. Expect deep dives into Microsoft Security Copilot agents, AI-powered security, predictive SOC strategies, Zero Trust, compliance, and integrated security foundations-all led by our top security experts.

Theater sessions: Get fast-paced, demo-driven insights in the Innovation Hub. See how to eliminate passwords with phishing-resistant passkeys, build custom Security Copilot agents, and stop ransomware before it starts. Learn advanced automation and hunting techniques with Microsoft Sentinel.

Hands-on labs: Turn theory into practice with real-world scenarios. Test drive Microsoft Defender XDR, implement Zero Trust across identities and devices, and integrate Microsoft Purview with Microsoft Defender for enhanced visibility. Instructor-led labs help you build skills, troubleshoot with experts, and leave Microsoft Ignite ready to modernize your SOC.

Protect your cloud and AI

Explore ways to protect your cloud and AI platforms, apps, and agents, from code to runtime, with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra.

Breakout sessions: Learn how to secure cloud-native and AI workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, implement proactive posture management, and automate threat detection and response. Explore design strategies for securing agentic AI systems across the lifecycle, aligned with the Microsoft Secure Future Initiative, and discover new capabilities for agent visibility, governance, and least-privilege access.

Theater sessions: Get practical guidance on strengthening your Microsoft Azure security posture, aligning AI innovation with compliance using Microsoft Purview, and enabling secure SAP access with Microsoft Entra ID Governance. See how Microsoft's unified platform defends cloud environments, applications, and data-integrating Zero Trust, compliance, and threat intelligence across every layer.

Hands-on labs: Gain real-world experience mitigating threats with Defender for Cloud, maximizing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and safeguarding AI agents across their lifecycle. These instructor-led labs help you build practical skills in cloud and AI security, ensuring you're ready to protect what matters most as your organization innovates.

Secure your data

Simplify investigations, address insider risks, and protect sensitive data-across clouds, devices, AI apps, and agents-to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Breakout sessions: Discover how Microsoft Purview delivers layered data protection to prevent exfiltration, secures data wherever it lives, and integrates across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Windows, and Microsoft Fabric. Learn best practices for classification, labeling, and data loss prevention (DLP), scale investigations with AI-powered Data Security Investigations, and enable secure Microsoft Copilot adoption with safeguards to prevent data loss and insider risks.

Theater sessions: See how Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager unifies compliance, security, and AI readiness, and how to leverage existing security investments for comprehensive data protection. Explore how Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management delivers actionable insights to strengthen your data security posture.

Hands-on labs: Get practical experience creating and managing sensitive information types and labels, implementing insider risk management and adaptive protection, and configuring DLP policies across Microsoft 365. These labs equip you with real-world skills to secure data and meet tomorrow's challenges.

Don't miss your chance to be part of Microsoft Ignite. Register today to secure your spot, connect with the global security community, and get hands-on with the latest innovations. Join us in San Francisco or online-your journey to stronger security starts here. Conference passes are limited-use RSVP code ATXTJ77W to secure your spot. Once capacity is reached, we will no longer be able to accept registrations. Your RSVP code expires October 20-register today.

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