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August 20, 2026Episode 330 min

[Ninja BE Event] The SSO Tax: Stop Paying for Security Your IdP Already Provides | Michael Mardahl

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

August 13, 2026Episode 231 min

[Ninja BE Event] WDAC, Appcontrol.ai & App Control for Business | Kim Oppalfens & Tom DeGreef

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

August 6, 2026Episode 132 min

[Ninja BE Event] Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Explained | Rudy Ooms & Jens duFour

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

May 28, 2026Episode 164 min

Microsoft at Ninja Summit 2026: Round Tables, Focus Groups & a Full Crew - with Lior Bela

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

May 26, 2026Episode 153 min

Gerry Hampson on Global Secure Access, Entra Private Access & Intune — Back at Ninja Summit Baden 2026

🥷 Speaker Spotlight | Workplace Ninja Summit — Baden, September 2026 Peter 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.

May 15, 2026Episode 138 min

Live Demos, Real Stories & No Stupid Questions – Sune Thomsen Joins the Ninja Summit!

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

May 12, 2026Episode 136 min

Cloud PCs, Security & Good Vibes – Dominiek Verham Joins the Ninja Summit Stage!

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

April 28, 2026Episode 126 min

Interviewed in a Hummer EV – Sami Laiho Confirmed for the Ninja Summit 2026!

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

April 22, 2026Episode 112 min

Windows 365 in 30 Minutes – Dieter Kempeneers is Coming to Baden!

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

April 20, 2026Episode 103 min

From the Microsoft Mothership to Baden – Stefan Schörling Confirmed for 2026!

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