Key Ways Finance Professionals use Microsoft Defender

Allen Evitts 
Instructor: Allen Evitts 
Date: Wednesday June 3, 2026
Time:

12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT

Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 27007

Price Details

Live Webinar
$150. One Attendee
$290. Unlimited Attendees
Recorded Webinar
$190. One Attendee
$390. Unlimited Attendees
Combo Offers   (Live + Recorded)
$289 $340   One Attendee
$599 $680   Unlimited Attendees

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

Finance teams handle some of the most sensitive data in any organization - from payroll records and tax filings to banking credentials and investor reports.

This webinar explores how Microsoft Defender provides layered security specifically tailored to the daily realities of finance professionals. Attendees will learn how Defender detects and blocks phishing attacks targeting wire transfers, protects sensitive Excel models from ransomware, secures email communications containing financial data, and monitors for insider threats. The session bridges the gap between cybersecurity technology and real-world finance operations, giving finance teams actionable knowledge they can apply immediately.

Why you should Attend:

Phishing attacks targeting wire transfers and ransomware aimed at sensitive Excel models can devastate a firm. This session shows finance professionals how Microsoft Defender can help block, detect, and respond to those threats before they reach critical financial data.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Phishing identification for financial transactions
  • Safe Attachments and Safe Links for Excel and PDF workflows
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for finance workstations and data loss prevention (DLP) for financial records
  • Insider threat detection and compliance alignment, including SOX and PCI-DSS considerations

Who Will Benefit:

  • Finance Professionals
  • Accountants and Auditors
  • Chief Financial Officers and Controllers
  • Financial Analysts
  • Risk, compliance, and internal control Professionals

Speaker Profile
Allen Evitts is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in the field. With a career span of over two decades, Allen has successfully led numerous projects across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and construction. Allen's expertise lies in both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, making them a versatile and knowledgeable instructor. Allen has a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Their ability to organize, communicate, and lead teams has earned them recognition as a top project management consultant. Allen's approach to project management is rooted in practical, real-world experience, ensuring that participants in their webinars gain valuable insights and actionable skills.

In addition to their professional experience, Allen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds certifications in Agile methodologies, including Scrum Master, and in Cybersecurity. Allen is also an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Allen's passion for teaching and mentoring has led them to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs that empower project professionals to excel in their roles. Their engaging and interactive teaching style ensures that participants not only learn the essential skills but also feel confident in applying them to their projects. Join Allen Evitts in the webinar "Organize, Communicate, Lead: Essential Skills for Project Professionals" to enhance your project management skills and lead your projects to success!

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