Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies allowing you to implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

Security management is a must in today's networked world and a fundamental knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities within Microsoft's extensive enterprise software will help you navigate it. In this course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, you’ll learn to how to implement and configure the key security features of Microsoft 365. First, you’ll explore how to secure user and admin access using Azure AD Identity Protection. Next, you’ll implement protection for Office 365/Microsoft 365 services with Microsoft Defender. Finally, you’ll learn how to detect and respond to intrusions with threat protections solutions. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals needed to safeguard your accounts and data within a Microsoft 365/Office 365 environment.

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Securing User and Admin Access with Azure AD Identity Protection

Protecting Data with Information Protection in Office 365 / Microsoft 365

Implementing Protection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Implementing Message Protection in Office 365

Configuring Threat Protection Solutions

Course Summary

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Know what's good

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Provides a solid foundation in essential Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies

Covers a range of security management areas, including identity protection, data protection, threat protection, and message protection

Taught by experienced instructors with expertise in Microsoft 365 security

Suitable for IT professionals and security administrators responsible for implementing and managing Microsoft 365 security

May require additional knowledge or experience in Microsoft 365 or Azure Active Directory for optimal understanding

Activities

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Review Networking Fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of basic networking concepts to build a solid foundation for the course.

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Review notes or textbooks on networking fundamentals.
Take online quizzes or practice questions on networking topics.
Set up a simple network in a lab or home environment to test your understanding.

Review basic networking concepts

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Review foundational networking concepts to have a stronger understanding of the concepts covered in this course.

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Identify and describe the different types of networks
Describe the different types of network protocols
Explain the different types of network security threats

Explore Threat Protection Solutions

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Follow guided tutorials to get an overview of available threat protection solutions in Microsoft 365.

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Review Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
Explore Microsoft Cloud App Security
Learn about Azure Sentinel

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Practice Message Protection in Office 365

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Practice configuring message protection in Office 365 to prevent spam and phishing.

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Configure transport rules
Set up anti-spam and anti-phishing policies
Monitor message protection logs

Learn Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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Follow guided tutorials to gain proficiency in using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for endpoint protection.

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Install and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Run a vulnerability assessment
Monitor and respond to security alerts

Configure Identity Protection Features

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Configure Azure Active Directory Identity Protection to secure user and admin accounts.

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Enable Identity Protection features
Configure sign-in risk policies
Create and manage risk detections

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication

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Create a deliverable that demonstrates your understanding of implementing multi-factor authentication to enhance security.

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Choose an authentication method
Configure multi-factor authentication for users
Test and monitor multi-factor authentication

Document Security Management Plan

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Create a written document that outlines your understanding of security management principles in Microsoft 365.

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Define security goals and objectives
Identify security risks and vulnerabilities
Develop security policies and procedures
Implement security controls and measures
Monitor and audit security

Implement Security Measures in a Simulated Environment

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Test your skills by implementing security measures in a simulated environment.

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Set up a lab environment
Configure security settings in Microsoft 365
Deploy and monitor security solutions
Evaluate the effectiveness of security measures
Document and present your findings

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Technical Security Analyst

Technical Security Analysts monitor and analyze security data to identify and mitigate security threats. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to protect their computer networks and systems from security threats. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and manage computer systems and networks. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers implement and manage security measures for cloud-based systems and applications. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Data Security Analyst

Data Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's data. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architects design, implement, and manage security measures for cloud-based systems and applications. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security measures for computer networks and systems. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators design, implement, and manage databases. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators design, implement, and manage computer networks. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write and test code that makes computers perform specific tasks. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course, Microsoft 365 Security Management Fundamentals, may be useful for someone in this career, as it teaches the fundamental skills across a variety of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security technologies, and will help you implement and administer security and protective measures in keeping your accounts safe and protecting data across the organization.

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