SharePoint Security End to End from Pluralsight

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Security breaches are becoming more common. You need to make sure your SharePoint Environment is not at risk. This course will take you through the steps, the configuration, and the process of building a secure SharePoint environment.

SharePoint has been around for quite a few years and yet still every environment that is built is different. Sometimes firewalls are used, sometimes not. Group Policy and and other rules are implemented to help try and mitigate a perceived threat. In reality, a lot of the security issues seen with SharePoint comes back to initial deployment and configuration issues. Knowing how to secure SharePoint, from the base operating systems, to the end user access is something that cannot be ignored or forgotten. In this course, SharePoint Security End to End, you'll learn how to best protect your SharePoint environment from possible security threats. First, you'll learn about preparing Windows Server for a secure SharePoint installation. Next, you'll learn all about creating and applying application level policies. Finally, you'll wrap up the course learning how to enable hybrid services and features for SharePoint. By the end of this course, you'll feel confident in setting up a better, more secure, SharePoint enviornment.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Preparing Windows Server for a Secure SharePoint Installation

Creating and Applying Group Policies for SharePoint Servers

Installing SharePoint as Least Privilege

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Well-suited for SharePoint Site Administrators who want to protect access to the data on their SharePoint sites

Good for SharePoint Engineers who must plan and create robust security frameworks for the whole SharePoint enterprise

Appropriate for SharePoint IT Pros who are responsible for securing and maintaining SharePoint environments

Ideal for SharePoint Consultants who require training and updated information in SharePoint security

Appropriate for IT and Security Auditors who are interested in SharePoint security and want to validate that vendors who use this software have proper controls in place

Suitable for those with prior experience in SharePoint administration and configuration who want to enhance their security skills

Reviews summary

In-depth sharepoint security for professionals

According to students, this course provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage of SharePoint security, making it a goldmine for IT administrators. Learners highlight its end-to-end approach, covering everything from server hardening to advanced configurations, and praise the instructor's clear explanations and expertise. Many report gaining significant confidence in managing SharePoint security. However, some learners desired more hands-on labs or practical exercises to reinforce complex concepts. There's feedback that some content may be slightly outdated regarding specific SharePoint versions, and it's generally considered not suitable for absolute beginners due to assumed prerequisite knowledge.

Aimed at IT professionals with existing SharePoint administration knowledge.

"It's definitely not for beginners; some prerequisite knowledge is assumed."

"This course was too advanced for me. I struggled to keep up and it assumes you already have a strong foundation."

"As an experienced SharePoint professional, I found it perfect, but a novice would struggle."

Empowers learners with the confidence to manage and secure SharePoint effectively.

"The depth of detail on least privilege installation and application level policies was exactly what I needed."

"Fantastic course! I gained so much confidence in managing SharePoint security."

"I found the section on securing on-premises data very useful for my current role."

Offers an extensive, end-to-end understanding of SharePoint security.

"This course is a goldmine for anyone serious about SharePoint security. The instructor covers everything from the basics of Windows Server hardening to advanced SharePoint configurations."

"Excellent and comprehensive! I've been working with SharePoint for years, and this course still taught me new valuable techniques for securing environments."

"It covers the topic with incredible depth and practical advice. The instructor clearly knows their stuff."

Some content might be dated, and delivery could be more engaging.

"I found some parts slightly outdated, particularly references to older SharePoint versions."

"The information is solid, but the delivery could be more engaging. Sometimes the pace was a bit slow."

"While the core principles are still valid, a refresh would be beneficial."

Many learners desire more practical labs and exercises for deeper engagement.

"My only suggestion would be to include more hands-on labs or practical exercises, as some concepts are quite complex."

"I agree with others, more labs would greatly improve the learning experience."

"Could use some more interactive elements, like quizzes or hands-on challenges."

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 SharePoint Security End to End with these activities:

Review Role-Based Access for SharePoint

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Refreshing your understanding of Role-Based Access Control for SharePoint will help set the foundation for securing your SharePoint environment.

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Review documentation on Role-Based Access Control for SharePoint
Practice creating and assigning roles in SharePoint

Review Group Policy

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Reviewing Group Policy in advance will help you better understand how to implement and manage Group Policy settings in a SharePoint environment.

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Review Microsoft documentation on Group Policy
Practice creating and applying Group Policy settings in a test environment

Secure your SharePoint server with best practices

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Following best practices will help you secure your SharePoint environment and reduce the risk of security breaches.

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Identify the best practices for securing SharePoint servers
Implement the best practices on your SharePoint server

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Create a cheat sheet on SharePoint Security

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Creating a cheat sheet on SharePoint Security will help you summarize the key concepts and steps involved in securing your SharePoint environment.

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Identify the key concepts and steps involved in securing SharePoint
Create a cheat sheet summarizing the key concepts and steps

Configure SharePoint authentication and authorization

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Practicing configuring SharePoint authentication and authorization will help you gain a deeper understanding of how to secure your SharePoint environment.

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Configure SharePoint authentication
Configure SharePoint authorization

Career center

Learners who complete SharePoint Security End to End will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

IT Consultant

An IT Consultant advises clients on how to improve their IT systems and practices, including those that pertain to SharePoint. This course will teach you about the security features and configurations available in SharePoint, which can help you provide valuable advice to clients.

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Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security systems for networks, including those that involve SharePoint. This course, with its coverage of Group Policy, authentication, and access control, SharePoint Security End to End, may help you successfully carry out your responsibilities.

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IT Security Administrator

An IT Security Administrator configures and maintains security systems to guard against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities, including those in SharePoint. With its focus on securing Windows operating systems, Group Policy, and authentication, this course, SharePoint Security End to End, may help you successfully carry out your responsibilities.

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Compliance Manager

A Compliance Manager ensures that an organization's IT systems and practices comply with regulations and standards, including those that pertain to SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, can help you fulfill these responsibilities by teaching you about the security features and configurations available in SharePoint.

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IT Compliance Auditor

An IT Compliance Auditor ensures that an organization's IT systems and practices comply with regulations and standards, including those that pertain to SharePoint. This course, with its focus on security protocols and data protection, SharePoint Security End to End, can help you fulfill these responsibilities.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst devises and deploys measures to protect company information systems, including those that underpin SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, provides a foundation in security protocols that can help you set up strong and secure systems.

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Security Architect

A Security Architect designs and implements security measures for an organization's IT systems, including SharePoint. By taking this course, SharePoint Security End to End, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement secure SharePoint environments.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

A Cybersecurity Analyst identifies and responds to cybersecurity threats, including those that target SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this role.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains information security systems, including those that involve SharePoint. The skills you learn in SharePoint Security End to End, with its focus on operating systems, authentication, and authorization, Group Policy, and federated authentication, should help you perform your job well.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator manages and maintains computer networks, including those that support SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, will teach you about the security features and configurations available in SharePoint, which can help you keep your networks secure.

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Data Protection Specialist

A Data Protection Specialist implements and maintains data protection measures, including those that protect SharePoint data. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, will teach you about the security features and configurations available in SharePoint, which can help you keep your data safe.

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Information Security Manager

An Information Security Manager manages an organization's information security program, including those that involve SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, with its coverage of security protocols, access control, and authentication, can help you fulfill these responsibilities effectively.

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Information Systems Security Officer

An Information Systems Security Officer manages an organization's information security program, including those that involve SharePoint. The comprehensive coverage of SharePoint security in this course, SharePoint Security End to End, will help you fulfill these responsibilities effectively.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator manages and maintains computer systems, including those running SharePoint. This course, SharePoint Security End to End, will help you learn how to secure SharePoint environments, which is an important part of your job.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans and manages the IT infrastructure of an organization, including SharePoint. With its overview of security protocols, access control, and authentication, this course, SharePoint Security End to End, can help you succeed in this role.

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