PKI Fundamentals with Microsoft AD CS Training Course

I’m excited to announce that I’ve partnered once again with the fine folks at the ViaMonstra Online Academy to deliver a new live training course entitled PKI Fundamentals with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). The event consists of six weekly live webinars beginning on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.

Why AD CS Training?

Digital certificates are strong, phishing-resistant credentials that are an excellent choice for authentication to critical workloads like Always On VPN and enterprise Wi-Fi. However, managing certificate services infrastructure can be daunting. This course provides administrators with a fundamental understanding of enterprise PKI with Microsoft AD CS.

Course Overview

The event format for this course consists of six weekly live sessions on Thursdays starting on January 15, 2026. The classes are two hours long, running from 3:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST each day. During the course, we’ll cover the following topics.

  • PKI concepts and certificate use cases
  • Designing and deploying certificate authorities (CAs)
  • Configuring templates and enrollment
  • Managing revocation and maintenance

Who Should Attend

Organizations planning to use certificate authentication for enterprise VPN and Wi-Fi workloads will benefit from this training course. Also, those considering a new AD CS deployment will find this training beneficial. In addition, administrators managing an existing production AD CS environment will gain valuable insight.

Enroll Now

Registration for this training class is available now. The cost is $295.00—an incredible bargain! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain foundational AD CS skills. Click the registration link below and reserve your spot today!

Additional Information

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Enterprise PKI

Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune

Always On VPN Ask Me Anything (AMA) November 2025

It’s been a while since we’ve held our last AMA, so I’ve added an event to the calendar so we can all connect once more before the end of the year. With that, the next Always On VPN AMA session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC-8).

Do you have questions about Always On VPN? Are you having a specific issue you can’t figure out? Would you like more information about configuration options? Here’s your chance to get your questions answered! Register now and join the session to ask me anything (AMA!) about Microsoft Windows Always On VPN and related technologies.

The AMA will be an open forum session where we can all talk shop about Always On VPN and related technologies. It’s a great chance to learn new things and share experiences with your peers. We’ll discuss known issues and limitations, best practices, and more. I’m also planning to have some special guests, so be sure to join us!

Everyone is welcome. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to connect and learn. Register now!

Can’t make the session? Register anyway, and I’ll send you the link to the recording as soon as it is available!

Workplace Ninjas Conference U.S. 2025

I’m excited to announce I’ll be presenting at the inaugural U.S. Workplace Ninjas Conference! This two-day event takes place December 9-10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Much like the popular Workplace Ninjas Conference held in Switzerland, this event focuses on systems management and endpoint security with Microsoft technologies. It features an impressive lineup of speakers from around the world.

Session Topics

The conference will feature more than 50 deep-dive sessions on a variety of topics, including:

  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Entra
  • Microsoft Security
  • Windows 11
  • Cloud Security
  • Automation

Why You Should Attend

The Workplace Ninja Conference is a must-attend event for IT pros to dive into endpoint management, cybersecurity, and Microsoft innovations through expert sessions and networking. Attendees will benefit from the following:

  • Practical Learning: Engage in over 50 expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and real-world demos focused on Microsoft Intune, Entra, Windows 11, and more.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with Microsoft MVPs, peers, and top vendors in a collaborative environment, including the Expo Hall.
  • Specialized Tracks: Benefit from dedicated sessions on Women-In-Tech and Neurodiversity-In-Tech, alongside core topics like cybersecurity and automation.

Register Now

Registration for this two-day event is open now. Be sure to reserve your spot today. I look forward to seeing you there!