Microsoft 365 Security Admin Course with practice SIMs from Udemy

We really hope you'll agree, this training is way more than the average course on Udemy.

Have access to the following:

Training from an instructor of over 20 years who has trained thousands of people and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer
Lecture that explains the concepts in an easy to learn method for someone that is just starting out with this material
Instructor led hands on and simulations to practice that can be followed even if you have little to no experience

Foundation of Active Directory Domains

A foundation for Remote Access, DMZs, and Virtualization

A foundation of the Microsoft Cloud Services

DO NOT SKIP: Azure AD has been renamed

Creating a trial Microsoft 365/Azure Account

DO NOT SKIP: Using assignments in the course

Questions for John Christopher

User Identity administration as well as understanding PowerShell concepts

Introduction to Creating and Managing User Identities
The First Concept of Microsoft's Cloud
Creating and Managing User Identities
Working with guest users
Understanding the foundational concepts of Microsoft PowerShell Administration
Using PowerShell to Manage Microsoft 365 Cloud Resources

Working with Groups in Microsoft 365

Group management in Microsoft 365

Password Lockout Management in Microsoft 365

Introduction to Password Lockout Management in Microsoft 365
Configuring the Password Lockout settings

Administrative units, Role Based Access Control and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Concepts of administrative units
Introduction to Assigning Roles
Role permissions in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
Role groups in MS Defender and Microsoft Purview
Understanding Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Configuring and implementing Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Multi-Factor Authentication In Microsoft 365

Introduction to Multi-Factor Authentication
Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication

Self Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Introduction to Self Service Password Reset (SSPR)
Implementing and configure SSPR

Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) Identity Protection

Intro to Entra Identity Protection ( Formerly Azure AD Identity Protection)
Implementing Entra Identity Protection (formerly Azure AD Identity Protection)

Conditional Access and Compliance Policies

Introduction to Conditional Access Policies
Controlling access using Conditional Access Policies
Understanding Device Compliance Policies
Implementing Device Compliance Policies using Endpoint Manage (Intune)

Foundations of Microsoft 365 threat concepts and dashboards

Concepts of the Zero Trust Model
Introduction to Microsoft Defender
Introduction to Microsoft Purview for compliance management

Microsoft Purview information protection and data lifecycle management

Understanding Sensitivity Labels
Implementing sensitive info types
Implementing retention in Microsoft Purview
Configuring sensitivity labels and sensitivity label policies

Managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Microsoft Purview

Introduction to Data Loss Prevention
Implementing Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft 365
Reviewing DLP alerts, events, and reports

Secure endpoints by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Plan a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution
Defender for Endpoint configuration

Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Office365 (formerly ATP)
Implementing Defender for Office 365 policies
Reviewing threats identified in Defender for Office 365
Using attack simulations

Monitor Microsoft 365 Security with Microsoft Sentinel

Understanding Azure Sentinel
Connecting to Azure Sentinel
Using Azure Sentinel

Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Identity

Plan Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps implementation
Manage entries in the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps catalog
Configure Microsoft Defender Cloud Apps connectors
Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policies and templates
Review Defender for Cloud App activity log
Review, interpret and respond to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Understanding Microsoft Defender for Identity
Basic setup for Microsoft Defender for Identity

Microsoft Purview audit logs and reports

Standard and Premium auditing concepts
Plan for and configure auditing
Investigating a unified audit log
Using compliance manager along with looking at compliance reports
Alert policies
Using audit retention policies

Discover and respond to compliance queries in Microsoft 365

Understanding eDiscovery Standard vs Premium
Content search
Creating an eDiscovery search

Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance

Understanding communication compliance
Communication compliance policy creation
Communication compliance alerts and reports

Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management

Understanding insider risk management
Insider risk management policy creation
Insider risk activities, alerts, and reports
Insider risk cases, forensic evidence settings, and notice templates

What's inside

Learning objectives

Learn the concepts and perform hands on activities needed to master microsoft 365 security
Gain a tremendous amount of knowledge involving securing microsoft 365 and azure services

Get loads of hands on experience with securing microsoft 365 and azure ad
Utilize hands on simulations that can be access anytime, anywhere!

Learn the concepts and perform hands on activities needed to master microsoft 365 security
Gain a tremendous amount of knowledge involving securing microsoft 365 and azure services
Get loads of hands on experience with securing microsoft 365 and azure ad
Utilize hands on simulations that can be access anytime, anywhere!

Syllabus

Understand the different ways in the Microsoft Cloud that you can create and manage user identities

This introduction will help you understand what you'll be learning in the course as well as show you how to get a free Microsoft 365/Azure account to use for hands on

This video will help you understand what is involved in this course and how the course will help you learn the MS-500 material

This lecture helps make sure you have a foundation of Active Directory

This lecture helps make sure you have a foundation of RAS DMZs and Virtualization

This lecture will help you have a foundation of Microsoft Cloud services

This video shows how the assignments work in Udemy

This lesson provides an introduction to the ways Microsoft deals with user identities

This lecture provides a walkthrough demonstration of dealing with User Identities

In this demonstration, I will walk through the creation of a dynamic security group that will auto assign iPhones that get added to your organization

This introduction video explains the concept of Password Lockout Management in Microsoft 365

In this demonstration, I'm going to step into the Azure portal and explain how to configure the password lockout settings

This demonstration will walk you through understand roles, role permissions, and how to assign an identity to a role

This lecture will cover the concepts of what PIM is and how it can help secure roles

This lecture will demonstrate how to set up PIM to give a user access to a role for a temporary amount of time

In this demonstration, I will walk you through implementing MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

In this demonstration, I will show you how to configure SSPR and explain the different settings available

This demonstration will walk you through using Azure AD Identity Protection to implement a risky user and risky sign-in policy

This demonstration will walk you through the different options within Conditional Access Policies along with show you how to create a policy

This lecture will walk you through setting up a Device Compliance Policy

In this introduction, I will discuss the concepts of Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft 365 and how it can help protect your data from being exfiltrated

This lecture will explain the concepts of Azure Sentinel

This lecture will demonstrate how to get Azure Sentinel up and running

This lecture will demonstrate using Azure Sentinel

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft 365 Security Admin Course with practice SIMs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Microsoft 365 Security Administrator

The Microsoft 365 Security Administrator role is at the heart of protecting an organization's digital assets within the Microsoft ecosystem. This professional manages and implements security solutions for Microsoft 365 and Azure services. This course is directly aligned with the expertise required for a Microsoft 365 Security Administrator, providing comprehensive training in user identity administration, group management, role based access control, Privileged Identity Management, and multi factor authentication. Learners gain practical experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Sentinel, along with Microsoft Purview for information protection and data loss prevention. The hands-on simulations are invaluable for mastering the configurations and policies necessary to secure Microsoft 365 environments effectively.

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Identity and Access Management Engineer

An Identity and Access Management Engineer is responsible for securing user identities and controlling access to organizational resources. This course is exceptionally relevant for an Identity and Access Management Engineer, as it dives deep into user identity administration, including creating and managing identities, working with guest users, and understanding PowerShell for Entra ID formerly Azure AD. It provides detailed coverage of critical areas such as password lockout management, administrative units, role based access control, Privileged Identity Management, Multi Factor Authentication, Self Service Password Reset, and Entra ID Identity Protection. The practical, instructor led hands-on and simulations ensure learners can implement robust identity security solutions.

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Data Loss Prevention Specialist

A Data Loss Prevention Specialist focuses on protecting sensitive information from leaving an organization's control without authorization. This course is exceptionally valuable for an aspiring Data Loss Prevention Specialist. It dedicates significant attention to managing Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft Purview, including understanding sensitivity labels, implementing sensitive info types, and configuring sensitivity label policies. Learners gain hands-on experience in implementing Data Loss Prevention policies in Microsoft 365 and critically, reviewing DLP alerts, events, and reports. This detailed practical instruction ensures professionals can effectively design, deploy, and manage robust data protection strategies using Microsoft Purview.

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Compliance Analyst

A Compliance Analyst ensures an organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, often focusing on data governance and risk management. This course provides comprehensive training beneficial for a Compliance Analyst, especially through its extensive coverage of Microsoft Purview. Learners explore concepts of Microsoft Purview for compliance management, implementing retention policies, and configuring sensitivity labels. Crucially, the course details Microsoft Purview audit logs and reports, eDiscovery standard versus premium, and Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance. It also covers implementing and managing Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management, equipping professionals to build and maintain a strong compliance posture.

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Endpoint Security Specialist

An Endpoint Security Specialist is focused on protecting end user devices like workstations, laptops, and mobile devices from cyber threats. This course is highly beneficial for an Endpoint Security Specialist, providing specific training in securing endpoints by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Learners plan a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution, configure it, and manage and monitor it. Additionally, the course covers understanding and implementing Device Compliance Policies using Endpoint Manager Intune. This practical knowledge is essential for establishing and maintaining robust endpoint protection across an organization's device landscape, which is a core responsibility of this specialized security role.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer designs, implements, and manages security measures for cloud-based systems and applications. This course offers substantial preparation for a Cloud Security Engineer role by providing extensive knowledge in securing Microsoft 365 and Azure Services. It covers foundational concepts like Zero Trust, Conditional Access Policies, and Device Compliance Policies using Endpoint Manager Intune. Learners gain experience with advanced threat protection using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Identity. Furthermore, the course teaches how to monitor Microsoft 365 security with Microsoft Sentinel, equipping professionals to safeguard cloud infrastructures against evolving threats.

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Security Operations Center Analyst

A Security Operations Center Analyst is at the forefront of cybersecurity defense, continuously monitoring security systems, detecting threats, and initiating incident response. This course offers highly practical skills for a Security Operations Center Analyst, emphasizing monitoring Microsoft 365 Security with Microsoft Sentinel. Learners gain experience connecting to and using Azure Sentinel, which is crucial for real time threat detection. The curriculum also covers reviewing Data Loss Prevention alerts, events, and reports, along with analyzing threats identified in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and reviewing Microsoft Defender for Cloud App activity logs, providing the necessary knowledge to identify and address security incidents effectively.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst monitors an organization's networks and systems for security breaches, investigates incidents, and implements security solutions. This course provides a solid foundation for an Information Security Analyst by introducing concepts of the Zero Trust Model and Microsoft Defender, alongside practical experience with Microsoft Purview for compliance management. Learners understand threat concepts and dashboards, learn to review alerts and reports from Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. The training in monitoring Microsoft 365 Security with Microsoft Sentinel is particularly useful, helping individuals develop the skills to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator manages and maintains an organization's cloud infrastructure, ensuring its operational efficiency and security. This course is highly beneficial for a Cloud Administrator, as it focuses on the specifics of the Microsoft 365 and Azure environment. Learners acquire skills in creating and managing user identities, working with groups, and understanding foundational concepts of Microsoft PowerShell Administration, which are vital for cloud resource management. The course provides hands-on experience in configuring various services, including password lockout settings, Multi Factor Authentication, and Self Service Password Reset. This comprehensive administrative knowledge is crucial for effectively overseeing Microsoft cloud services.

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Information Technology Auditor

An Information Technology Auditor evaluates an organization's IT infrastructure, policies, and operations to ensure security, compliance, and efficiency. This course, with its detailed focus on auditing and compliance within Microsoft 365, is highly relevant for an Information Technology Auditor. It thoroughly covers Standard and Premium auditing concepts, planning and configuring auditing, and investigating unified audit logs. Learners gain insight into using compliance manager, looking at compliance reports, and implementing audit retention policies. The sections on eDiscovery are also critical for auditing. An advanced degree in a related field may be typically required for this role.

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Cybersecurity Specialist

A Cybersecurity Specialist identifies, assesses, and mitigates security risks to protect an organization's data and systems. This course is useful for a Cybersecurity Specialist as it delves into securing Microsoft 365 and Azure services through various technologies. It introduces the Zero Trust Model and provides in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Defender for Identity. Learners explore Entra ID Identity Protection, Conditional Access Policies, and the use of Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring. This comprehensive exposure to Microsoft's security stack helps build a strong understanding of threat landscapes and defense mechanisms within a widely adopted cloud environment.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains complex IT infrastructures, often encompassing server, network, and cloud components. This course is useful for a Systems Engineer, as it helps build a foundation in key areas relevant to modern IT environments. The course provides a foundation of Active Directory Domains, Remote Access, DMZs, and Virtualization, alongside comprehensive training in Microsoft Cloud Services. Learners acquire skills in user identity administration, group management, and understanding advanced PowerShell Administration concepts for managing Microsoft 365 Cloud Resources. These foundational and practical skills are essential for managing contemporary enterprise systems where Microsoft technologies play a central role.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager

A Governance Risk and Compliance Manager develops and oversees an organization's GRC programs, ensuring adherence to regulations, managing risks, and implementing strong governance. This course is useful for a Governance Risk and Compliance Manager, as it provides a comprehensive tactical understanding of how Microsoft 365 tools support GRC objectives. Learners gain detailed insight into Microsoft Purview for compliance management, including information protection, data lifecycle management, Data Loss Prevention, audit logs, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance. The module on Insider Risk Management is particularly relevant. This knowledge of practical implementations helps inform strategic decisions in GRC. An advanced degree may be typically required for this role.

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Security Architect

A Security Architect designs and builds robust security systems and strategies, often defining the overall security posture and frameworks. This course is useful for a Security Architect, as it provides a deep understanding of the practical implementation and capabilities of Microsoft 365 security features. Learners gain insight into the Zero Trust Model, Conditional Access Policies, Role Based Access Control, and Privileged Identity Management, which are critical for architectural design. This detailed knowledge of specific Microsoft security products and compliance tools, such as Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview, helps build the foundation for designing secure and compliant cloud solutions. An advanced degree may be typically required for this role.

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Technical Support Engineer

A Technical Support Engineer provides assistance to users and other IT professionals, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across various systems. This course may be helpful for a Technical Support Engineer as it covers many common areas that generate support requests. Learners gain practical knowledge of user identity administration, working with guest users, understanding password lockout management, and configuring Multi Factor Authentication and Self Service Password Reset. The hands-on exposure to these features means a Technical Support Engineer would be better equipped to diagnose and resolve user access, identity, and security related issues within a Microsoft 365 environment, potentially reducing problem resolution times.

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