Introduction to Microsoft Defender Course Overview

Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the Introduction to Microsoft Defender course:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Familiarity with the Windows operating system and its core functionality.
• Knowledge of general computing concepts and networking fundamentals.
• An awareness of common security protocols and best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 services is beneficial but not mandatory.

These prerequisites are intended to ensure that participants can fully engage with the course content and take advantage of the hands-on lab demonstrations. Prior exposure to the subject matter will help in grasping complex concepts more effectively, but the course is designed to be accessible to individuals who are new to Microsoft Defender and its associated security features.

Target Audience for Introduction to Microsoft Defender

1. This course encompasses security measures across endpoints, Office 365, identities, cloud apps, and data loss prevention, tailored for IT security professionals.

   
   

2. Target Audience for the Introduction to Microsoft Defender Course:

   
   

• IT Security Analysts
• System Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Security Engineers
• Security Architects
• IT Professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills
• Compliance Officers
• Cloud Security Specialists
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Cybersecurity Consultants
• IT Managers
• Technical Support Engineers
• Microsoft Certified Professionals looking to update their credentials
• Cybersecurity students and educators looking for practical training

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Introduction to Microsoft Defender?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Defender's suite and its integration with Office 365, Azure Active Directory, and Cloud Apps to enhance organizational security.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. Understand the purpose and capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including its various plans and features.
2. Gain practical experience through lab demonstrations on how to effectively use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in real-world scenarios.
3. Learn the specifics of Microsoft Defender for Office 365, exploring its plans and how it protects against threats in communication and collaboration tools.
4. Participate in hands-on labs to apply Microsoft Defender for Office 365 features in protecting an organization's email and collaboration platforms.
5. Discover the role of Microsoft Defender for Identity in securing an organization against identity-based threats and understand its different subscription plans.
6. Perform lab exercises to witness Microsoft Defender for Identity in action and learn how to implement its features.
7. Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to understand how it provides visibility and control over data travel, and how to combat threats across all cloud services.
8. Engage in practical demonstrations to learn how to configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
9. Delve into Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, its plans and features, and how it helps to safeguard user identities and credentials.
10. Learn about Microsoft Data Loss Prevention, its approaches to protect sensitive information, and perform labs to experience its capabilities.