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Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Mike Boorman

Welcome to **Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud**. This course will provide a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud as a product and service. It is intended to scope Microsoft Defender for Cloud into the sphere of cloud security as that is its primary focus. Though there are some terms that are technical in nature, this course is designed so that both technical and non-technical responsible parties can understand the functionality of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. The goal of this course is to come away understanding Defender for Cloud's general capabilities and being able to assess how it can best be utilized in your own cloud environments.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Suitable for learners of all levels, exploring both technical and non-technical aspects of cloud security
Introduces Microsoft Defender for Cloud's capabilities and implementation in cloud environments
Provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Defender for Cloud's functionality and applications

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Learners who complete Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Security Analyst
Cloud Security Analysts are responsible for protecting cloud environments from cyber threats. They work with cloud architects and engineers to implement security measures and monitor cloud environments for suspicious activity. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Cloud Security Analysts to protect their cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information assets from cyber threats. They work with business leaders and IT staff to identify and mitigate security risks. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Information Security Analysts to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions. They work with business leaders and IT staff to identify business needs and design cloud solutions that meet those needs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Cloud Architects to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. They work with IT staff to implement and maintain security policies and procedures. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Security Engineers to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants are responsible for providing security advice and guidance to organizations. They work with business leaders and IT staff to identify and mitigate security risks. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Security Consultants to protect their clients' cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Compliance Manager
Compliance Managers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems and processes are compliant with regulations. They work with business leaders and IT staff to develop and implement compliance programs. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Compliance Managers to assess the compliance of their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to assess the compliance of cloud environments.
Cloud Security Manager
Cloud Security Managers are responsible for managing the security of an organization's cloud environments. They work with business leaders and IT staff to develop and implement cloud security policies and procedures. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Cloud Security Managers to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Risk Manager
Risk Managers are responsible for identifying and mitigating risks to an organization. They work with business leaders and IT staff to develop and implement risk management plans. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Risk Managers to identify and mitigate risks to their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to identify and mitigate risks to cloud environments.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers are responsible for developing and maintaining software systems. They work with developers and IT staff to ensure that software systems are secure and reliable. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help DevOps Engineers to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for investigating and responding to cyber threats. They work with IT staff to identify and mitigate security incidents. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Cybersecurity Analysts to protect their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to protect cloud environments.
IT Auditor
IT Auditors are responsible for auditing an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure that they are secure and compliant with regulations. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help IT Auditors to assess the security of their organization's cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to assess the security of cloud environments.
Security Researcher
Security Researchers are responsible for researching new security threats and vulnerabilities. They work with security vendors and law enforcement to develop new security solutions. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Security Researchers to research new security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to research new security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
Forensic Analyst
Forensic Analysts are responsible for investigating cybercrimes. They work with law enforcement and IT staff to collect and analyze evidence of cybercrimes. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Forensic Analysts to investigate cybercrimes in cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to investigate cybercrimes in cloud environments.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents. They work with IT staff to contain and mitigate security incidents. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Incident Responders to respond to security incidents in cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of computer systems and networks. They work with IT staff to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in security systems. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud security platform that can help Penetration Testers to test the security of cloud environments. This course provides a general introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and will help students to understand its capabilities and how it can be used to test the security of cloud environments.

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We've selected five books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud security, including the key concepts, threats, and best practices for protecting cloud data. It valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of cloud security and how it relates to Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Azure architecture best practices, covering the key design principles, patterns, and practices. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to design and build Azure solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure.
Provides a reference guide to cloud security, covering the threats, risks, and best practices involved in securing cloud environments. It valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about cloud security or improve their existing cloud security posture.
Provides a technical guide to cloud security, covering the threats, risks, and best practices involved in securing cloud environments. It valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about cloud security or improve their existing cloud security posture.

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