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What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB)?
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB)?
Which of the following is NOT a key capability of Microsoft 365 Defender?
Which of the following is NOT a key capability of Microsoft 365 Defender?
Which of the following Microsoft 365 Defender services is responsible for protecting against phishing and malware in Office 365 emails and documents?
Which of the following Microsoft 365 Defender services is responsible for protecting against phishing and malware in Office 365 emails and documents?
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Intune?
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Intune?
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Which of the following is NOT a key privacy principle that Microsoft adheres to?
Which of the following is NOT a key privacy principle that Microsoft adheres to?
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What is the primary purpose of the Service Trust Portal (STP) provided by Microsoft?
What is the primary purpose of the Service Trust Portal (STP) provided by Microsoft?
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Which of the following Microsoft 365 Defender services is responsible for protecting against threats on endpoints (devices) such as laptops and mobile phones?
Which of the following Microsoft 365 Defender services is responsible for protecting against threats on endpoints (devices) such as laptops and mobile phones?
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What is the primary function of the Microsoft 365 Defender portal?
What is the primary function of the Microsoft 365 Defender portal?
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Which Microsoft 365 Defender service is responsible for protecting against identity-based threats, such as password spray attacks and credential leaks?
Which Microsoft 365 Defender service is responsible for protecting against identity-based threats, such as password spray attacks and credential leaks?
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What is the primary purpose of the Endpoint Security features within Microsoft Intune?
What is the primary purpose of the Endpoint Security features within Microsoft Intune?
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Study Notes
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Rebranded from Azure Defender and Azure Security Center.
- Features a Secure Score to assess security posture and improve configurations.
- Enhanced security capabilities include improved threat detection and incident response.
Microsoft Sentinel
- Formerly known as Azure Sentinel.
- Cloud-native SIEM solution for intelligent security analytics.
Microsoft 365 Defender Capabilities
- Microsoft Defender for Identity: Formerly Azure ATP, protects identities.
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Provides protection against email threats.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Secures endpoints with threat detection and response.
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Formerly Cloud App Security, offers visibility and control over cloud applications.
Microsoft 365 Security Management
- Microsoft 365 Defender Portal centralizes security management across Microsoft 365 applications.
- Microsoft Secure Score helps organizations evaluate and enhance security measures.
- Intune: Manages mobile devices and applications to ensure security compliance.
Basic Azure Compliance Capabilities
- Azure Policy enforces governance policies across resources.
- Azure Blueprints simplifies the setup for environment compliance.
- Resource Locks prevent accidental deletion or modification of critical resources.
- Cloud Adoption Framework guides organizations through successful cloud transitions.
Microsoft 365 Compliance Capabilities
- Retention Policies and Labels manage data lifecycle and compliance.
- Records Management ensures appropriate handling of organizational records.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies help prevent data leakage.
- eDiscovery allows businesses to locate and manage electronic information for legal investigations.
- Advanced Auditing provides insights into user activity and data access.
Basic Azure Identity Capabilities
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) offers identity and access management services.
- Supports various identity providers, enabling federation and trust relationships between companies.
- Azure AD B2C integrates social media identities for user authentication.
Azure AD Features
- Global Banned Password List and Custom Banned Password List enhance password security.
- Passwordless authentication methods include PINs and biometric recognition.
- Conditional Access ensures only authorized users can access applications under specific conditions.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows just-in-time access and manages risky privileges.
Network Security and Compliance
- Network Security Groups define inbound and outbound traffic rules; deny traffic by default.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects applications from various attacks like SQL injection and XSS.
- Enforces use of OWASP Rule Sets to ensure comprehensive web application security.
Data Protection and Encryption
- Data at rest is secured via server-side and client-side encryption options.
- Data in transit is encrypted using SSL, HTTPS, and TLS.
- Azure Key Vault securely manages encryption keys and sensitive data, with controls for key access.
Azure Security Center
- Manages cloud security posture through assessments and recommendations.
- Offers Cloud Workload Protection to secure both Azure and non-Azure resources.
- Provides free and paid versions tailored to organizational needs.
Unified Security Functions
- Incorporates detection, prevention, investigation, and response capabilities across platforms.
- Aims to deliver comprehensive protection beyond networking, addressing cloud and identity security needs.
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Test your knowledge on Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft 365 Defender capabilities including Secure Score, Enhanced security, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
