Question $3$: $(30$ marks$)$

Explain the key components and functionalities of Microsoft $365$ Defender solutions $($Microsoft Defender for Endpoint,

Microsoft Defender for Office $365,$ Microsoft Defender for Identity$).$ Outline the role of each solution in protecting

TechGuard's cloud$-$based resources and data.

Mark Allocation:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint $(10$ marks$)$:

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

advanced threats.

$$ Explain how it uses behavior$-$based analytics and endpoint detection and response $($EDR$)$ capabilities.

Microsoft Defender for Office $365(10$ marks$)$:

$$ Discuss how Microsoft Defender for Office $365$ protects against email$-$based threats, such as phishing and

malware.

$$ Explain the role of threat intelligence and real$-$time threat investigation in Office $365$ security.

Microsoft Defender for Identity $(10$ marks$)$:

$$ Outline the significance of Microsoft Defender for Identity in protecting against identity$-$based attacks, such as

pass$-$the$-$ticket and suspicious sign$-$ins.

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

Question $4$: $(25$ marks$)$

$$ Design a step$-$by$-$step implementation plan for Microsoft Defender for Identity within TechGuard Inc.$\text{'}$s

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

threat detection.

Mark Allocation:

Step$-$by$-$Step Implementation Plan $(15$ marks$)$:

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

permissions, and resource requirements.

$$ Outline the necessary configuration steps to integrate the solution with on$-$premises Active Directory and Azure

AD$.$

Integration and Synchronization $(5$ marks$)$:

$$ Describe how Microsoft Defender for Identity synchronizes with on$-$premises directories and Azure AD to gather

identity data.

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

Effective Threat Detection $(5$ marks$)$:

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

threats.

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