Course Duration
3 Days
Microsoft
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
was £2,355
£1,854
IT Certification Overview
This three-day instructor led course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to deploy and administer Microsoft 365 Defender to protect against cyber threats. Delegates will learn how to configure security across messaging and collaboration tools, devices, identities and applications. They will also learn how to use the service to detect possible ongoing attacks and block them.
This course was designed for people who work in a security administrator job role or a general purpose administrator role with a responsibility to ensure that their Microsoft 365 environment is secure.
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I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
Important This course may require the use of Multifactor Authentication (MFA). Please read this page and download the Microsoft Authenticator app (or similar app) prior to attending the course:
https://www.qa.com/resources/faqs/mfa-requirements/
Please see the below Microsoft article for further information on reasons for the MFA requirement:
- An understanding of core technical concepts, including DNS, Networking, Identities, and software deployment methods
- An understanding of common security threats and attacks such as malware, phishing, ransomware and software exploits
- Experience with Microsoft 365 components including Azure Active Directory, Exchange, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint
- Experience with managing Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy and Windows clients
Instructors will demonstrate features throughout the event. Optional lab exercises are available for students to complete using a commercial Microsoft 365 tenancy provided for each student free of charge by QA. This tenancy lasts for 30 days.
Learning Objectives
- How to license the services and navigate the Microsoft 365 Defender portal
- How to configure Defender for Office 365 capabilities to protect messaging and collaboration services against threats such as malware or phishing
- How to deploy Defender for Endpoint to devices, and protect them against threats such as malware, ransomware and software exploits
- How to deploy Defender for Identity to an on-premises Active Directory to protect it from threats against identities, such as stealing credentials and gaining admin control of the domain
- How to implement threat detection policies in Defender for Cloud Apps to provide alerts on unusual application behaviours which are often indicators of an attack
- How to investigate security incidents using the Microsoft 365 Defender portal and use remediation actions to block the attack
Mastering Microsoft 365 security administration with Microsoft Defender XDR Course Content
LP1 - Overview of Microsoft 365 Defender
Cyber security attacks
- Zero Trust model
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Example attack chain
Microsoft 365 Defender services
- Services overview
- License requirements
- Administration
- Microsoft Secure Score
Labs
Review
LP2 - Configuring Defender for Office 365
Threats and protection
- Protection against known threats
- Email authentication to prevent spoofing
- Protection against unknown threats
Defender for Office 365 policies
- Policies and recommended settings
- Managing the quarantine
- Advanced delivery policies
Attack simulation training
- Types of simulation
- Create and run a simulation
Labs
Review
LP3 - Deploying and configuring Defender for Endpoint
Exploring the service
- Capabilities
- Defender Vulnerability Management
Deployment
- General settings
- Permissions
- Onboarding
Evaluation lab
Protecting endpoints
- Next-generation protection
- Attack surface reduction
Labs
Review
LP4 - Deploying Defender for Identity
Deploying the sensor
- Creating the service accounts
- Installing the sensor
- Entity tags
Identity security posture
- Assessments
- Securing accounts
- Securing authentication protocols
Lab
Review
LP5 - Configuring Defender for Cloud Apps
Connecting to apps and logs
- Connecting to Office 365
- Cloud Discovery
- Admin roles
Threat detection policies
- Importing user groups
- Creating policies
Labs
Review
LP6 - Investigating and responding to threats
Responding to incidents
- Managing incidents
- Remediate
- Automated investigation and response
Advanced hunting
- Creating queries
- Kusto query language (KQL)
Labs
Review
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