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Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview Security

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Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview Security

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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September 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Intune, learning how to protect and manage devices across an organization. You'll begin by understanding Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and its role in endpoint security. As you progress, you'll explore the integration between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Intune. Through a guided demonstration, you'll gain practical experience connecting these services to manage and protect devices effectively. The section further introduces device onboarding in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, helping you identify and address security risks across endpoints. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of endpoint protection, Defender for Endpoint, Intune integration, device onboarding, and vulnerability management, enabling you to strengthen endpoint security across your organization.

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4 videos2 assignments

In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and its capabilities for threat protection, investigation, and response. You'll begin by understanding the Defender for Office 365 protection stack and the security policies and rules used to protect Microsoft 365 environments. As you progress, you'll explore Threat Explorer, Threat Trackers, and Attack Simulation Training, learning how to investigate security attacks, identify cybersecurity issues, and prepare users for potential threats. The section further introduces Threat Intelligence Security Graph, alert configurations, and Threat Analytics. You'll also explore Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) and how it helps automate the investigation and response to security incidents. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 threat protection, investigation, and response capabilities, enabling you to detect threats, investigate incidents, and respond effectively.

What's included

10 videos2 assignments

In this section, you'll explore Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, learning how to protect organizational data, govern information, and manage cloud application risks. You'll begin by understanding Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and configuring file policies to protect data across cloud applications. As you progress, you'll explore Cloud Discovery and learn how it provides visibility into cloud application usage and helps identify potential security risks. The section further introduces Microsoft Purview capabilities for data governance and compliance, including Information Protection and Data Lifecycle Management. You'll learn how these services help classify, protect, retain, and manage organizational data. You'll also explore Insider Risk Management and eDiscovery, gaining an understanding of how Microsoft Purview helps identify internal risks and support investigations and compliance requirements. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Purview, enabling you to protect sensitive data, manage cloud applications, govern information, and address compliance risks.

What's included

2 assignments

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