Microsoft 365 for Security and Compliance Administrators Course Overview

To ensure that you can successfully undertake our Microsoft 365 for Security and Compliance Administrators course and fully benefit from its content, we recommend that you have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services and its security and compliance features.
• Familiarity with general IT practices, including understanding the concepts of cybersecurity, user identity and roles, and data governance.
• Some experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and PowerShell is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams is helpful as these services are part of the security and compliance ecosystem.
• Prior exposure to security solutions and protocols such as Secure Score, Privileged Identity Management, and Azure Identity Protection would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Please note that while having a background in these areas will greatly enhance your learning experience, our course is designed to guide you through all the necessary concepts and practices related to securing and complying with Microsoft 365 environments. Our instructors are committed to helping every student, regardless of their initial skill level, to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the course material.

Target Audience for Microsoft 365 for Security and Compliance Administrators

This Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance course is designed for professionals managing enterprise security and compliance.

Target Audience:

• IT Security Administrators
• Compliance Officers
• IT Managers overseeing security solutions
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Systems Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Information Security Professionals
• Security Operations Personnel
• Data Governance and Compliance Teams
• Microsoft 365 Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
• IT Professionals looking to expand their knowledge in Microsoft 365 security and compliance features
• Technical Support Engineers focusing on Microsoft 365 security solutions
• Enterprise Architects responsible for security architecture
• Risk Management Professionals
• IT Auditors focusing on compliance and security standards within the Microsoft 365 environment

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Microsoft 365 for Security and Compliance Administrators?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

This course equips security and compliance administrators with the knowledge to manage and implement security and compliance solutions within Microsoft 365, ensuring a secure and compliant environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand and utilize Microsoft 365 security solutions to enhance organizational security posture.
• Analyze and improve security metrics using Microsoft Secure Score.
• Implement and manage Privileged Identity Management to secure administrative access.
• Protect identities with Azure Identity Protection and manage identity risks.
• Administer Exchange Online Protection and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to safeguard against threats.
• Configure Safe Attachments and Safe Links policies to protect against malicious content.
• Utilize the Security Dashboard and Microsoft Defender for Identity for proactive threat management.
• Apply data governance strategies including archiving, retention policies, and Information Rights Management.
• Develop and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, including custom and template-based policies.
• Conduct content searches, audit log investigations, and manage Advanced eDiscovery for compliance and legal requirements.
• Implement sensitivity labels and data governance to protect sensitive information.
• Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to create effective queries and analyze data in Microsoft Sentinel.

These objectives are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft 365's security and compliance capabilities, enabling them to effectively secure their organization's IT environment.