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Explain the key components and functionalities of Microsoft

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint,

Microsoft Defender for Office

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based resources and data.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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$$Describe the purpose and features of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in securing endpoints and detecting

advanced threats.

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$$Explain how it uses behavior

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Microsoft Defender for Office

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$$Discuss how Microsoft Defender for Office

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based threats, such as phishing and

malware.

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$$Explain the role of threat intelligence and real

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time threat investigation in Office

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Microsoft Defender for Identity

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$$Outline the significance of Microsoft Defender for Identity in protecting against identity

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ticket and suspicious sign

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$$Describe how it leverages machine learning to detect and respond to identity threats.

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$$Design a step

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environment. Address the configuration and integration requirements to ensure effective identity protection and

threat detection.

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$$Provide a detailed plan for deploying Microsoft Defender for Identity, including prerequisites, required

permissions, and resource requirements.

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$$Outline the necessary configuration steps to integrate the solution with on

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Integration and Synchronization

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$$Describe how Microsoft Defender for Identity synchronizes with on

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premises directories and Azure AD to gather

identity data.

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$$Explain the significance of integration in ensuring comprehensive identity protection.

Effective Threat Detection

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$$Discuss how to optimize Microsoft Defender for Identity to effectively detect and respond to identity

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$$Highlight best practices for configuring alerts and response actions for suspicious activities.