Implementing and Managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to successfully plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You'll gain the knowledge to successfully protect your organization from threats across your cloud services.

In today’s modern world, organizations are making use of cloud services more than ever. With that, comes the challenge of security threats across cloud services. Being able to gain visibility into these threats is paramount in protecting your organization. In this course, Implementing and Managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, you’ll learn how to successfully protect your cloud services against threats. First, you'll learn how to plan and deploy Defender for Cloud Apps. Next, you’ll discover how to identify risk apps by performing cloud discovery. Finally, you’ll explore how to work with various controls to protect critical information and gain a good overview on the types of cloud threats that exist. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to successfully protect your organization against cybersecurity threats to your cloud services.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Deploying Defender for Cloud Apps

Performing Cloud Discovery and Defining Controls

Understanding Threats to Your Cloud Services

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches learners how to apply controls that protect cloud apps

Suitable for people responsible for cloud security and governance who use Microsoft products

Taught by Rishalin Pillay, who is experienced in cloud security

Relevant for those in cybersecurity who specialize in cloud or application security

Covers core concepts in cloud security and governance

Assumes some knowledge of Microsoft security products and cloud services

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Implementing and Managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps with these activities:

Volunteer with a Cybersecurity Organization

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Provides you with practical experience in cybersecurity and helps you build your network

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Find a cybersecurity organization in your area
Contact the organization and inquire about volunteering opportunities
Volunteer with the organization

Review Regular Expressions

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Helps you prepare for the advanced threat detection content covered in the course

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Review the course overview
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Join a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Study Group

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Provides you with support and collaboration as you learn about Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

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Find a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps study group in your area
Join the study group
Participate in the study group

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Practice Identifying Cloud Threats

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Helps you apply the knowledge you have gained to real-world scenarios and improve your threat detection skills

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Use the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps portal to look for potential threats
Analyze the results of your search and identify potential risks
Take action to mitigate the risks you have identified

Create a Security Plan for Your Organization

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Assists you in applying your knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps in the real world by creating a tailored security plan

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Identify the security risks that your organization faces
Develop a plan to mitigate the risks you have identified
Implement your plan and monitor its effectiveness

Deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps in Your Organization

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Provides you with hands-on experience in deploying Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps in the real world

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Plan your deployment
Configure your deployment
Monitor your deployment

Career center

Learners who complete Implementing and Managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Security Manager

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IT Security Engineer

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They need to have a deep understanding of information security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to implement and manage security controls. This course will help you build a solid foundation in information security and prepare you for a career as an Information Security Analyst.

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Security Operations Analyst

Security Operations Analysts are responsible for monitoring and responding to security threats. They need to have a deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work with a variety of security technologies. This course will help you build a solid foundation in security operations and prepare you for a career as a Security Operations Analyst.

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Security Engineer

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from cyber attacks. They need to have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, as well as the ability to identify and mitigate security threats. This course will help you build a solid foundation in cybersecurity and prepare you for a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants are responsible for providing advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. They need to have a deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with clients. This course will help you build a solid foundation in security consulting and prepare you for a career as a Security Consultant.

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Cloud Security Analyst

As a Cloud Security Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting an organization's cloud computing environment from cyber threats. You will need to have a deep understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to implement and manage security controls. This course will help you build a solid foundation in cloud security and prepare you for a career as a Cloud Security Analyst.

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Security Architect

Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing an organization's security architecture. They need to have a deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work with a variety of security technologies. This course will help you build a solid foundation in security architecture and prepare you for a career as a Security Architect.

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers are responsible for identifying and developing new security technologies and techniques. They need to have a deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to conduct research and development. This course will help you build a solid foundation in security research and prepare you for a career as a Security Researcher.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer systems. They need to have a deep understanding of systems engineering principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work with a variety of technologies. This course will help you build a solid foundation in systems engineering and prepare you for a career as a Systems Engineer.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. They need to have a deep understanding of database management principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work with a variety of database technologies. This course may be helpful in providing you with a basic understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, which could be beneficial in your role as a Database Administrator.

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Security Auditor

Security Auditors are responsible for assessing an organization's security posture and making recommendations for improvement. They need to have a deep understanding of security principles and best practices, as well as the ability to conduct audits and write reports. This course may be helpful in providing you with a basic understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, which could be beneficial in your role as a Security Auditor.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. They need to have a deep understanding of network administration principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work with a variety of network technologies. This course may be helpful in providing you with a basic understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, which could be beneficial in your role as a Network Administrator.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers are responsible for providing technical support to users. They need to have a deep understanding of a variety of technologies, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with users. This course may be helpful in providing you with a basic understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, which could be beneficial in your role as a Technical Support Engineer.

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