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Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts

Vlad Catrinescu

With your data in the cloud, it’s important that you configure the right security settings to protect it. This course will teach you the different security, compliance, and identity solutions for Microsoft 365.

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With your data in the cloud, it’s important that you configure the right security settings to protect it. This course will teach you the different security, compliance, and identity solutions for Microsoft 365.

As more users work from home, coffee shops, and many other places outside the corporate network, security has become an even bigger concern for many organizations. In this course, Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts, you’ll learn the different security, compliance, and identity offerings for Microsoft 365. First, you’ll explore the shared responsibility model and the Zero Trust Architecture. Next, you’ll discover the different identity solutions for Microsoft 365. Finally, you’ll learn about compliance solutions available in Microsoft 365. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365 needed to know what security, compliance, and identity products can help you secure your Microsoft 365 data.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Security Concepts and Methodologies for Microsoft 365
Identity and Access Management Solutions for Microsoft 365
Threat Protection Solutions for Microsoft 365
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what should give you pause
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Develops security, compliance, and identity skills that are relevant for IT professionals and security analysts
Taught by Vlad Catrinescu, an expert in Microsoft 365 security
Provides a comprehensive foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, methodologies, and solutions
Explores Azure Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Conditional Access for identity and access management
Covers Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Threat Intelligence for threat protection
Examines Compliance Manager, Data Loss Prevention, and Information Protection for compliance solutions

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Microsoft 365 security core concepts

Learners say this course provides a strong foundational understanding (positive) of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and identity concepts. It is an excellent starting point for beginners (positive) and those new to the field, offering a comprehensive overview (positive) of core pillars. The instructor's clear explanations (positive), engaging delivery (positive), and helpful labs and demos (positive) are frequently praised for making complex topics easy to grasp and reinforcing learning. While it is particularly relevant for SC-900 exam preparation (positive) and understanding the "what," some experienced learners found it too conceptual (warning) and wished for more in-depth technical dives (warning) or real-world configuration scenarios (warning).
Labs and demos effectively reinforce learning concepts.
"I especially liked the hands-on labs, which really solidified my learning."
"The demos were particularly useful. I feel much more confident now."
"The labs and demos were perfectly integrated to reinforce learning."
Best suited for new learners and foundational exam preparation.
"It's a must for anyone looking to understand Microsoft 365 security better. Highly recommended!"
"Excellent course for beginners! It covers all the fundamental concepts."
"If you are preparing for a certification like SC-900, it might be a good starting point for the theoretical parts."
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to get started in M365 security."
Instructor explains complex topics clearly and engagingly.
"The instructor explains everything in a clear way, making complex topics easy to understand."
"The instructor is very engaging, and the demos were particularly useful."
"The instructor's delivery is excellent, and the pace is just right."
"It provides a crystal-clear understanding of complex concepts."
Provides a strong, comprehensive introduction to core concepts.
"This course is amazing! It truly brings light to security, compliance, and identity concepts."
"Excellent course for beginners! It covers all the fundamental concepts needed for Microsoft 365 security."
"Incredibly well-organized and presented... provides a solid foundation."
"Fantastic content! The course is spot-on for understanding the core security, compliance, and identity pillars of Microsoft 365."
Some learners wished for more real-world applications.
"My only minor gripe is that I wished for more real-world scenarios or case studies."
"You'll need other resources for practical application or advanced topics."
"I felt like it could benefit from more interactive elements or challenges to apply the knowledge, but overall, a good resource."
Primarily conceptual; experienced users desire more technical detail.
"I felt some sections could have gone into more technical depth. For someone like me with a bit of background, it was a good refresh, but maybe not enough new, deep content."
"It touches on many concepts but doesn't really dive deep... Some of the content felt a bit high-level."
"The course is too basic for anyone with prior IT security experience. It felt like a high-level marketing overview rather than a technical course."
"Don't expect deep dives into advanced configurations. It's more about understanding 'what' than 'how'."

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 Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts with these activities:
Gather and review course materials
Organize, supplement, and fully review notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams to enhance your understanding of course
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  • Collect materials from all course modules
  • Review all notes
  • Review all assignments
  • Review all quizzes
  • Review all exams
Review Azure Security Center documentation
Get an overview of the Microsoft Azure Security Center, its features, and its documentation. This can help you get a better understanding of security practices and features within Azure.
Browse courses on Azure Security Center
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  • Navigate to the Azure Security Center documentation page.
  • Review the sections on Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Cloud Security.
  • Take notes or create a summary of the key concepts and features.
Practice applying security concepts to Microsoft 365 scenarios
Reinforce your understanding of security concepts by practicing applying them to real-world Microsoft 365 scenarios
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  • Find practice questions or exercises online
  • Attempt to answer the questions or complete the exercises on your own
  • Check your answers against the provided solutions
  • Review the explanations for incorrect answers
  • Re-attempt the questions or exercises until you can answer them correctly
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Attend a workshop on Microsoft 365 security
Enhance your knowledge and skills in Microsoft 365 security by attending a workshop
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  • Find a workshop on Microsoft 365 security
  • Register for the workshop
  • Attend the workshop
  • Participate in the workshop activities
  • Network with other attendees
Attend a networking event for Microsoft 365 professionals
Build your professional network and expand your knowledge by attending a networking event for Microsoft 365 professionals
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  • Find a networking event for Microsoft 365 professionals
  • Register for the event
  • Attend the event
  • Network with other attendees
  • Follow up with new connections
Create a presentation on a Microsoft 365 security topic
Enhance your understanding of a Microsoft 365 security topic by creating a presentation on it
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  • Choose a Microsoft 365 security topic to present on
  • Research the topic thoroughly
  • Create a presentation outline
  • Develop the content of the presentation
  • Practice delivering the presentation
Volunteer with a non-profit organization that uses Microsoft 365
Gain practical experience in Microsoft 365 security by volunteering with a non-profit organization
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  • Find a non-profit organization that uses Microsoft 365
  • Apply to volunteer with the organization
  • Complete any required training
  • Volunteer your time to the organization
  • Use your Microsoft 365 skills to support the organization's mission

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. With the rise in cyberattacks and data breaches, the demand for Information Security Analysts is growing rapidly. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and identity concepts, which are essential for protecting an organization's data and systems.
See salaries and explore the career path for Information Security Analyst
Data Privacy Officer
Data Privacy Officers are responsible for developing and implementing data privacy policies and procedures to ensure that an organization complies with privacy regulations. This course will help you understand the compliance solutions available in Microsoft 365, which can help you ensure that your organization is compliant with privacy regulations.
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Security Consultant
Security Consultants help organizations assess their security risks and develop and implement security plans. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you develop and implement security plans for your clients.
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Identity and Access Management Engineer
Identity and Access Management Engineers design and implement identity and access management solutions to control access to an organization's resources. This course will help you understand the identity and access management solutions available in Microsoft 365, which can help you design and implement identity and access management solutions for your organization.
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Compliance Manager
Compliance Managers are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with regulatory requirements. This course will help you understand the compliance solutions available in Microsoft 365, which can help you ensure that your organization is compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Security Architect
Security Architects design and implement security solutions to protect an organization's data and systems. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you design and implement security solutions for your organization.
See salaries and explore the career path for Security Architect
Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineers design and implement security solutions for cloud-based applications and systems. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you design and implement security solutions for cloud-based applications and systems.
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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts monitor and respond to security events. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you monitor and respond to security events.
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Privacy Analyst
Privacy Analysts help organizations develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures to ensure that they comply with privacy regulations. This course will help you understand the compliance solutions available in Microsoft 365, which can help you ensure that your organization is compliant with privacy regulations.
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IT Security Manager
IT Security Managers are responsible for managing an organization's IT security program. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you manage your organization's IT security program.
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IT Auditor
IT Auditors evaluate an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure that they are secure and compliant with regulatory requirements. This course will help you understand the compliance solutions available in Microsoft 365, which can help you evaluate an organization's IT systems and processes.
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IT Risk Manager
IT Risk Managers are responsible for assessing and managing IT risks. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you assess and manage IT risks.
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Forensic Investigator
Forensic Investigators investigate computer crimes and cyberattacks. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you investigate computer crimes and cyberattacks.
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Network Engineer
Network Engineers design and implement computer networks. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you design and implement secure computer networks.
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System Administrator
System Administrators manage computer systems and networks. This course will help you build a foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, which can help you manage secure computer systems and networks.
See salaries and explore the career path for System Administrator

Reading list

We've selected nine 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 Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts.
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Zero Trust Networks
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the Zero Trust Architecture, discussing its principles, benefits, and implementation strategies, including the adoption of least privilege, multi-factor authentication, and network segmentation.
Zero Trust Networks: Building Secure Systems in...
Paperback
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Zero Trust Networks
Kindle Edition
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Enhancing the Resilience of the Nation's...
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This publication provides controls and guidance for safeguarding sensitive data and information. It is more technical and more difficult to understand.
Enhancing the Resilience of the Nation's...
Kindle Edition
$$$
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Information Security Fundamentals
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Provides a systematic approach to information security risk analysis, covering topics such as risk assessment, threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation, offering a valuable framework for organizations to identify and manage security risks.
Information Security Fundamentals
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Information Security Fundamentals
Kindle Edition
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The Security Risk Assessment Handbook
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Provides a practical guide to conducting security risk assessments, covering topics such as threat identification, vulnerability analysis, risk calculation, and mitigation planning, offering a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their security posture.
The Security Risk Assessment Handbook
Paperback
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The Security Risk Assessment Handbook: A Complete...
Hardcover
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The Security Risk Assessment Handbook: A Complete...
Hardcover
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The Security Risk Assessment Handbook: A Complete...
Kindle Edition
$$$
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CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead
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Is used to prepare individuals for the CompTIA Security+ certification. It may offer a helpful foundational understanding of security policies, risk management, and controls.
CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead
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CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead
Kindle Edition
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Security Engineering and Tobias on Locks Two-Book...
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Provides a foundational understanding of security engineering principles and techniques, covering topics such as threat modeling, secure design, implementation, and testing, offering valuable insights for engineers building secure systems.
Security Engineering and Tobias on Locks Two-Book...
Hardcover
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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500...
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Provides comprehensive coverage of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam objectives, with a focus on information security principles, risk management, and security architecture.
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500...
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Comptia Security+ Study Guide with Over 500...
Audio CD
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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500...
Kindle Edition
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(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional...
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This official study guide is commonly used by those who seek the CISSP certification. Chapters cover security and risk management, communications and network security, and identity and access management.
(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional...
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(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional...
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(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional...
Kindle Edition
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Cloud Security and Privacy
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Provides an in-depth look at all aspects of security in cloud computing.
Cloud Security and Privacy: An Enterprise...
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Cloud Security and Privacy: An Enterprise...
Kindle Edition
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Traffic lights
Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Develops security, compliance, and identity skills that are relevant for IT professionals and security analysts
Taught by Vlad Catrinescu, an expert in Microsoft 365 security
Provides a comprehensive foundation in Microsoft 365 security concepts, methodologies, and solutions
Explores Azure Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Conditional Access for identity and access management
Covers Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Threat Intelligence for threat protection
Examines Compliance Manager, Data Loss Prevention, and Information Protection for compliance solutions
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