📢 Hello Azure Qatar Community!
Ready to kick off our newest series? 🛡️
We're launching Guardians of the Cloud — a multi-episode security series exploring the Microsoft security stack through the lens of real defender personas. Each episode unlocks a new mission. The journey begins this Wednesday.

📌 Guardians of the Cloud — Episode 1: The Watchtower Introduction to Security Logging with Microsoft Sentinel
🗓 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Microsoft Qatar, 27th Floor, Burj Fardan Tower, Lusail
📺 Live streamed on: youtube.com/@AzureQatarCommunity

👨‍💻 Speaker: Predrag (Peter) Petrovic – AI Cybersecurity Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft
Peter is a cybersecurity leader with deep experience designing and securing mission-critical systems across global enterprises and high-profile events. He specializes in building and running Security Operations Centers, deploying advanced detection and response platforms, and applying automation, data analytics, and machine learning to reduce risk. His work spans IT, OT, and cloud environments — leading large-scale security programs, incident response efforts, and the integration of emerging technologies. There aren't many people in the region who can speak to Sentinel from the trenches the way Peter can.
Every guardian needs eyes before they can defend. In this opening episode, we set the foundation — exploring Microsoft Sentinel as your cloud-native SIEM and the watchtower of the modern SOC.
We'll cover:

✔ Sentinel fundamentals & SIEM/SOAR concepts
✔ Log sources, data connectors & workspace design
✔ The basics of KQL — your defender's language
✔ Alignment with the Qatar 2022 Cybersecurity Framework (QCF)
✔ A roadmap to advanced topics in upcoming episodes
Expect live demos, real-world scenarios, and an open Q&A on how Sentinel fits into Qatar's security landscape — from regulated sectors to critical infrastructure.
🎯 Who should attend
Security analysts & SOC engineers
Cloud & infrastructure professionals
IT decision-makers exploring SIEM strategy
Anyone curious about modern threat detection on Azure
Whether you're new to Sentinel or looking to sharpen the fundamentals, this session sets the stage for the full Guardians of the Cloud journey.
👉 Register for in-person attendance at events.azureqatar.org/sentinel