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Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview Security

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Build practical skills to protect endpoints, investigate threats, secure cloud applications, and govern organizational data using Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. In this course, you’ll explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Purview. You’ll learn how to implement endpoint protection, onboard devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, integrate Defender with Intune, and use Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management to identify and address endpoint security risks. You’ll also explore Microsoft Defender for Office 365 capabilities for threat protection, investigation, threat intelligence, alert management, attack simulation, automated investigation, and incident response. The course then covers cloud application protection and data governance using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Purview. You’ll explore cloud discovery, file protection, information protection, data lifecycle management, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery. Through conceptual explanations and practical demonstrations, you’ll develop the knowledge needed to apply Microsoft security and compliance capabilities to real-world organizational scenarios. What You Will Learn * Implement endpoint protection using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Intune. * Investigate and respond to threats using Microsoft Defender for Office 365. * Protect cloud applications and govern organizational data using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Purview. * Apply Microsoft security and compliance capabilities to real-world organizational scenarios. Skills You Will Gain: * Microsoft Defender for Endpoint * Microsoft Intune * Endpoint Protection * Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management * Microsoft Defender for Office 365 * Threat Investigation * Threat Explorer * Threat Intelligence * Attack Simulation Training * Automated Investigation and Response * Incident Response * Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps * Cloud Discovery * Microsoft Purview * Information Protection * Data Governance * Data Lifecycle Management * Insider Risk Management * eDiscovery * Microsoft 365 Security * Cloud Security * Security Operations * Compliance Who Is This Course For? * Microsoft 365 Administrators * Microsoft Defender Administrators * Security Administrators * Microsoft Intune Administrators * Endpoint Administrators * Cloud Administrators * Cybersecurity Professionals * Security Operations Professionals * Compliance Administrators * Microsoft Purview Administrators * Cloud and Infrastructure Engineers * IT Professionals responsible for security and data protection Course Format: This course combines conceptual explanations with practical demonstrations to help learners understand Microsoft security, threat protection, investigation, and data governance capabilities. You’ll begin with endpoint protection and learn how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Intune can work together to protect and manage organizational devices. You’ll then explore Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and learn how to investigate email threats, use threat intelligence, configure alerts, conduct attack simulations, and respond to security incidents. The final module focuses on Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Purview, covering cloud application discovery, application protection, information protection, data governance, insider risk management, and eDiscovery. Course Modules: Module 1: Implement Endpoint Protection Module 2: Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Protection, Threat Investigation, and Response Module 3: Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps

Syllabus

  • Implement Endpoint Protection
    • In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Intune, learning how to protect and manage devices across an organization. You'll begin by understanding Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and its role in endpoint security. As you progress, you'll explore the integration between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Intune. Through a guided demonstration, you'll gain practical experience connecting these services to manage and protect devices effectively. The section further introduces device onboarding in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, helping you identify and address security risks across endpoints. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of endpoint protection, Defender for Endpoint, Intune integration, device onboarding, and vulnerability management, enabling you to strengthen endpoint security across your organization.
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Protection, Threat Investigation, and Response
    • In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and its capabilities for threat protection, investigation, and response. You'll begin by understanding the Defender for Office 365 protection stack and the security policies and rules used to protect Microsoft 365 environments. As you progress, you'll explore Threat Explorer, Threat Trackers, and Attack Simulation Training, learning how to investigate security attacks, identify cybersecurity issues, and prepare users for potential threats. The section further introduces Threat Intelligence Security Graph, alert configurations, and Threat Analytics. You'll also explore Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) and how it helps automate the investigation and response to security incidents. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 threat protection, investigation, and response capabilities, enabling you to detect threats, investigate incidents, and respond effectively.
  • Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud Apps
    • In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, learning how to protect organizational data, govern information, and manage cloud application risks. You'll begin by understanding Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and configuring file policies to protect data across cloud applications. As you progress, you'll explore Cloud Discovery and learn how it provides visibility into cloud application usage and helps identify potential security risks. The section further introduces Microsoft Purview capabilities for data governance and compliance, including Information Protection and Data Lifecycle Management. You'll learn how these services help classify, protect, retain, and manage organizational data. You'll also explore Insider Risk Management and eDiscovery, gaining an understanding of how Microsoft Purview helps identify internal risks and support investigations and compliance requirements. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Purview, enabling you to protect sensitive data, manage cloud applications, govern information, and address compliance risks.

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