This program provides a comprehensive overview of essential Microsoft 365 administration topics, including tenant management, identity synchronization, and security and compliance measures.
During the tenant management segment, participants will learn to configure their Microsoft 365 tenant environment. This includes setting up the organizational profile, selecting tenant subscription options, managing component services, user accounts, licenses, security groups, and administrative roles. The training then shifts to configuring Microsoft 365 connectivity for Office clients and exploring methods for managing user-driven client installations in enterprise deployments of Microsoft 365 Apps.
The course continues with an in-depth look at Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, emphasizing Azure Active Directory Connect and Connect Cloud Sync. Learners will acquire skills in planning and implementing these directory synchronization solutions, managing synchronized identities, and applying password management techniques within Microsoft 365 through multifactor authentication and self-service password reset capabilities.
Regarding security management, the curriculum starts by identifying common threat vectors and data breaches that organizations face today. It then details how Microsoft 365’s security solutions mitigate these risks. Participants will be introduced to the Microsoft Secure Score and Azure Active Directory Identity Protection. The training proceeds to cover the management of Microsoft 365 security services, such as Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links. Additionally, learners will review various reports used to monitor an organization’s security posture and transition from general security services to threat intelligence, specifically utilizing Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
With a solid grasp of Microsoft 365’s security suite, the course examines the core components of Microsoft 365 compliance management. This begins with an overview of data governance essentials, including data archiving and retention, Microsoft Purview message encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP). The discussion deepens into archiving and retention strategies, with a focus on Microsoft Purview insider risk management, information barriers, and DLP policies. Finally, the training demonstrates how to implement these compliance features using data classification and sensitivity labels.
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