Welcome to Microsoft Entra Core Capabilities is the second course in the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals specialization. This course is designed for IT administrators, security engineers, and cloud learners who want to strengthen their understanding of identity-first security and governance using Microsoft Entra.

You’ll explore Microsoft Entra ID’s product family, including core identity management, authentication methods like MFA and passwordless, Conditional Access policies, and RBAC. The course also covers governance capabilities such as Privileged Identity Management (PIM), lifecycle automation, and identity protection for securing hybrid and external identities. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to confidently design, configure, and govern secure access in Microsoft environments. This course includes 6-7 hours of expert-led video instruction, organized into three focused modules. Each module includes guided lessons, demos, and interactive quizzes to reinforce your understanding. Recommended Background Basic familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 identity services Understanding of authentication concepts (MFA, SSO, passwordless) and RBAC principles Prior exposure to IT administration or security operations is helpful but not required Who Should Take This Course? IT Administrators & Identity Engineers looking to strengthen IAM skills Cloud Security & Governance Professionals building identity-first security strategies Microsoft 365 & Azure Administrators managing user access and permissions Students or professionals preparing for the SC-900 certification or SC-300: Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator Associate By the end of this course, you will be able to get knowledge on Microsoft’s SCI approach and Zero Trust fundamentals. Describe capabilities across Entra, Defender, Sentinel, and Purview and when to use each. Apply shared responsibility, basic encryption, and governance concepts in common scenarios. Be prepared to take and pass the SC-900 certification exam.

Welcome to Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR & Threat Protection, a deep-dive course designed for cloud security engineers, SOC analysts, and IT professionals who want to master Microsoft’s advanced detection, response, and threat protection ecosystem.

This course covers the end-to-end workflow of cloud security operations using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM & SOAR) and Microsoft Defender XDR. You’ll explore workspace planning, SIEM roles, SOAR automation, threat detection, and hunting queries in Sentinel. You’ll then move into Defender XDR configuration, integration with Sentinel, and best practices for incident response. Finally, you’ll learn about the entire Microsoft Defender product family (Defender for Cloud Apps, Office 365, Identity, and Endpoint) to build a unified threat protection strategy. By the end of this course, you’ll be confident in deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR to detect, investigate, and respond to modern cloud threats. Who Should Take This Course? SOC Analysts and Incident Responders Cloud Security Engineers and Azure Administrators IT Security Professionals looking to implement SIEM + XDR Learners preparing for SC-200 or seeking advanced Microsoft security skills Course Format This course delivers 6–7 hours of expert-led video content, split across four modules. Each module includes demos, configuration guides, and best practices. Knowledge checks and in-video questions are included to help reinforce learning. Course Modules: Module 1: Azure Security Foundations: Networking, Key Vault & Defender Module 2: Microsoft Sentinel: SIEM & SOAR for Cloud Security Operations Module 3: Microsoft Defender XDR: Configuration, Integration & Best Practices

Welcome to Microsoft Compliance, Privacy & Risk Management, a comprehensive course designed for compliance managers, IT auditors, and security professionals who want to master Microsoft’s compliance and governance ecosystem.

This course begins with an introduction to Microsoft’s Service Trust Portal, privacy principles, and Microsoft Priva for managing privacy risks and data subject requests. You’ll then explore Microsoft Purview’s compliance capabilities, including Compliance Manager and Compliance Score. The course dives deeper into Purview’s data classification, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and unified data governance solutions. Finally, you’ll learn to manage insider risks, conduct eDiscovery investigations, and leverage audit capabilities for compliance and forensic analysis. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to implement Microsoft Purview solutions that protect sensitive data, manage compliance requirements, and mitigate organizational risk. This course delivers 6–7 hours of expert-led content structured into three modules, each with video lessons, demos, and knowledge checks. Who Should Take This Course? Compliance Managers and GRC Professionals IT Security and Risk Management Teams Microsoft 365 Administrators Professionals preparing for SC-400 or seeking hands-on Purview experience Course Modules: Module 1: Microsoft Compliance & Privacy Management Essentials Module 2: Microsoft Purview: Information Protection, Governance & Risk Management