Michael Mardahl

Microsoft MVP (Award Category: Security | Technology Area: Microsoft Intune, Identity & Access) and Senior Cloud Architect based in Denmark.

I help organisations move from "this is how we've always done it" to secure, modern solutions that are actually easier to operate. Most of my work lives at the intersection of identity, endpoint management, and cloud security.

Also Working Through Inciro

I also work through inciro, a Danish Microsoft Cloud consultancy focused on Azure, Microsoft 365, security, identity, and practical AI adoption. Their approach is senior-led, pragmatic, and centered on helping organisations make clear decisions and build secure, modern platforms that are easier to run.

If you want to engage me for consulting or advisory work, you can hire me via inciro through their contact form.

What I Do

• Design and implement passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication with Microsoft Entra ID and FIDO2.
• Build practical security architectures that improve real risk, not just compliance checkboxes.
• Lead modernization programs across Intune, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
• Translate complex platform changes into clear, repeatable guidance for IT teams.

Speaking and Community

I regularly speak at conferences and community events on Security, Identity, and Modern Work topics. I am active in the Microsoft community and publish technical content focused on real-world implementation.

• Blog: iphase.dk
• GitHub: github.com/mardahl
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-mardahl

A Few Things You Can Expect

• Strong opinions about password policies and weak MFA rollouts.
• Friendly but direct feedback when a solution is overcomplicated.
• A steady push toward automation, simplification, and security that scales.

Personal

I live in Copenhagen, Denmark. I am a father, neurodivergent, and unapologetically nerdy. After nearly three decades in IT, I still enjoy learning, building, and helping teams make better technical decisions.

Not afraid to commit - to Git repos, to passwordless, and to better security outcomes.