MS-500T00: Microsoft 365 Security Administration
Course Overview

IT professionals can manage and secure Microsoft 365 enterprise environments with the help of the comprehensive security administration training provided by the MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration course. In order to prepare students for the Microsoft 365 certification, this course emphasizes the significance of the following topics: information protection, threat prevention, identity and access management, zero trust security principles, and compliance features. Through labs, students will get practical experience that will improve their ability to manage security and compliance solutions, respond to threats, and enforce data governance. Professionals who successfully complete the course will have the necessary skill set for modern IT security administration roles, including the ability to implement and manage security and compliance solutions for Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments.

Course Prerequisites

The following minimal requirements must be met in order for participants in the MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration course to have a successful learning experience:

• Basic knowledge of security principles and computer networks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and goods.
• Familiarity with standard IT procedures, such as PowerShell usage.
• Familiarity with Windows 10 hardware.
• Basic familiarity with Azure AD and Active Directory.
• An understanding of fundamental cybersecurity risks and recommended defense strategies.
• While not required, identity management experience is preferred.

Please be aware that the purpose of these prerequisites is to maximize the training’s benefits and to set a baseline for the course material. Since the goal of the course is to bring students up to speed on Microsoft 365 Security Administration, differing levels of experience are welcome.

Target Audience for MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration

IT professionals looking to secure Microsoft 365 enterprise environments should take the MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration course.

• IT Security Specialists
• Systems Administrators
• Network Administrators
• IT Professionals with a focus on Microsoft 365
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Security Engineers
• Compliance Officers
• Enterprise Architects
• Technical Support Employees with a focus on Microsoft 365
• Consultants for Identity and Access Management
• Architects of Cloud Solutions
• Managers of Information Security
• Directors and Managers of IT seeking to supervise or execute Microsoft 365 security solutions

Learning Objectives – What you will Learn in this MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

Learn the essentials of Microsoft 365 Security Administration to safeguard data in both on-premises and cloud-based environments for your company. Utilize Microsoft 365’s master identity management, threat prevention, information protection, and compliance features.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Recognize the fundamentals of Identity and Access Management and apply Microsoft 365’s Zero Trust Security guidelines.
• Effectively manage administrator roles, security groups, and user accounts in Microsoft 365 while putting best practices for password management into practice.
• Set up and maintain Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to regulate and track access within your company, and configure Azure AD Identity Protection to protect user identities.
• Discover how to use federated identities for SSO, manage synchronized identities, and synchronize identities with Azure AD Connect.
• Manage device access, apply Conditional Access policies, comprehend RBAC, and control external access to the company’s resources.
• Utilize Microsoft 365’s security solutions to create a thorough security plan, and use Microsoft Secure Score to strengthen the security posture of your company.
• To defend against sophisticated threats, deploy and manage Advanced Threat Protection features throughout Microsoft 365 services.
• Utilize Azure Sentinel for intelligent security analytics and Microsoft 365’s threat management tools to keep an eye on, look into, and address security incidents.
• To safeguard company data on mobile devices, use Intune to implement Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies.
• Set up encryption, rights management, and information protection systems to stop data leaks and guarantee that private information is shielded throughout all communication channels.
• Establish and oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) procedures to safeguard private data against unintentional exposure.
• To monitor and manage data moving across cloud applications, comprehend and apply cloud application security.
• Manage data governance, create retention policies, conduct content audits, and navigate Microsoft 365 compliance requirements.