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Midwest Management Summit (MMSMOA) 2026

I’m excited to be presenting two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA), taking place May 3-7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington, MN. This is the premier systems management event in the U.S., offering unrivaled access to Microsoft and industry professionals from around the world.

Cloud PKI for Intune

My first session, Zero to Certificates in 5 Minutes with Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune, covers how to quickly configure and deploy certificates using Cloud PKI for Microsoft Intune. This session is ideal for anyone looking to streamline certificate management without the traditional heavy infrastructure burden.

Entra Private Access

My second session, Moving to Zero Trust: Entra Private Access for Always On VPN Administrators, explores the transition from traditional Always On VPN to Microsoft’s Entra Private Access, highlighting practical steps, architectural differences, and the benefits of maintaining secure access in a modern Zero Trust environment. I will also share important migration tips, tricks, and best practices.

Let’s Connect!

Looking forward to diving into these topics with everyone there. I hope to see some familiar faces and meet new ones, too! If you are attending the event, be sure to say hello!

Additional Information

Midwest Management Summit at Mall of America (MMSMOA)

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by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory Certificate Services, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Services, Certificate-Based Authentication, certificates, Cloud PKI, Conference, education, Entra, Entra Private Access, Entra Private Network Connector, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Private Access, PKI, Training, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on March 13, 2026

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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!

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by Richard M. Hicks on September 11, 2025  •  Permalink
Posted in Conference, education, Endpoint Manager, Entra, Entra ID, InTune, learning, Microsoft, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Training
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on September 11, 2025

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Mastering Certificates with Microsoft Intune August 2025

I’m excited to announce that I will be delivering another edition of the Mastering Certificates with Microsoft Intune course, hosted by ViaMonstra Online Academy. This is a three-day live online training course that takes place August 26-28, 2025. This course dives deep into issuing and managing certificates using Microsoft Intune, covering both on-premises and cloud-based solutions.

Course Overview

This interactive training equips IT professionals with the skills to provision and manage enterprise PKI certificates using Microsoft Intune. It explores Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Microsoft Cloud PKI for Intune, and non-Microsoft solutions, with live demonstrations featuring real-world scenarios.

Key Learning Objectives

Those taking the online training course will learn the following.

  • Certificate Basics: Understand certificate roles and enterprise use cases.
  • Deployment Options: Master Intune certificate deployment (Intune policies, revocation, security) and Microsoft Cloud PKI (licensing, benefits, limitations, BYOCA).
  • Intune Deployment: Learn PKCS and SCEP deployment, security best practices, and troubleshooting.
  • High Availability: Explore strategies for reliable certificate management.

Course Highlights

Here are some key highlights for attendees of the training.

  • Expert-Led: Learn from a veteran IT professional, a Microsoft MVP, with deep PKI and Intune expertise.
  • Interactive Demonstrations: The course includes numerous practical exercises in real-world scenarios.
  • Resources: Access to security best practices and sample scripts for automated configuration.
  • Community: Join a private Facebook group for peer collaboration.
  • Live Q&A: Engage directly with the instructor for a clearer understanding.

Who Should Attend?

This training event is ideal for IT administrators, security professionals, and systems engineers working with Intune, AD CS, or Microsoft Cloud PKI for Intune.

Prerequisites

Those attending the online training course should be familiar with the following.

  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS).
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Windows OS, and Intune.
  • Access to an AD CS setup and an Azure subscription with Intune Suite licenses.

Why It Matters

Certificates are vital for secure authentication and communication. This course bridges theory and practice, equipping you to deploy and manage digital certificates effectively in cloud-native environments.

Details

Here is some additional information about the training event.

  • When: August 26-28, 2025 (sessions begin at 9:00 AM CDT).
  • Where: Live online via ViaMonstra Online Academy.
  • Cost: $2,395.00 (Sold separately – not included in All-Access Pass).

Why ViaMonstra?

ViaMonstra delivers top-tier IT training from Microsoft MVPs, focusing on practical, up-to-date skills and fostering a collaborative community.

Take the Next Step

Ready to master certificate management with Microsoft Intune? Register at ViaMonstra Online Academy for the August 2025 Mastering Certificates with Microsoft Intune training course today!

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by Richard M. Hicks on June 27, 2025  •  Permalink
Posted in Active Directory, Active Directory Certificate Services, AD CS, administration, authentication, Azure Active Directory, Azure AD, CBA, Certificate Authentication, Certificate Authority, Certificate Connector for Intune, Certificate Services, Certificate-Based Authentication, certificates, cloud, Cloud PKI, Cloud Service, Cryptography, Deployment, Device Management, education, Encryption, Endpoint Manager, Enterprise, enterprise mobility, Entra, Entra CBA, Entra Certificate-Based Authentication, Entra ID, Infrastructure, InTune, Intune Certificate Connector, Intune PFX Connector, learning, MDM, MEM, Microsoft, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Mobile Device Management, Mobility, NDES, Network Device Enrollment Service, Network Device Enrollment Services, Operational Support, PFX Connector, PKCS, PKI, public cloud, public key infrastructure, SCEP, Security, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol, systems management, Training, troubleshooting, Trusted Platform Module, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
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Posted by Richard M. Hicks on June 27, 2025

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