Designing, Managing, and Implementing Data Protection for Microsoft 365

by Brian Alderman

This course introduces, discusses, and explores the planning and implementation of data protection services in Microsoft 365. You’ll learn about the different technologies, solutions, and integration capabilities available to protect your data.

What you'll learn

Planning the implementation of data protection is one of the first steps to security your organization’s data stored in Microsoft 365.

In this course, Designing, Managing, and Implementing Data Protection in Microsoft 365, you'll learn foundational knowledge of the Microsoft 365 data protection services and products that can be used to create a solution to protect your data.

  • First, you'll learn how to configure, manage, and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP) which includes DLP policies.
  • Next, you'll discover the different considerations for deploying and configuring Azure Information Protection (AIP), as well as the other Microsoft 365 technologies that integrate with AIP, including Windows Information Protection (WIP), and Information Rights Management (IRM).
  • Finally, you'll explore additional data protection capabilities like the Rights Management Connector, classifications and labels, and how to configure a super user.
When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365 data protection tools and services to successfully implement, configure, manage, and monitor a Microsoft 365 data protection solution.

Table of contents

Course Overview
2mins
Course Introduction Module
6mins
Designing, Managing, and Implementing Data Protection for Microsoft 365 Course Review
10mins

Course FAQ

What is Microsoft 365 used for?

Microsoft 365 is a cloud productivity suite provided by Microsoft which includes services like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, through the cloud for enhanced availability and collaboration.

What will I learn in this course?

Learn how to configure, manage, and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP), discover the different considerations for deploying and configuring Azure Information Protection (AIP), explore additional data protection capabilities like the Rights Management Connector, classifications and labels, and how to configure a super user.

What prerequisites do I need?

Before beginning this course, you should be familiar with your organization's planning policies, have a general understanding of the data protection requirements within your organization, and be familiar with the type of data stored in the cloud, on‑premises, and on your users devices.

What software is required?

Your organization should be actively using Microsoft 365.

About the author

Brian Alderman is a Microsoft MVP, and has his Master's in Computer Information Systems. Since 1995, he has held several Microsoft certifications that currently include; MCT, MCSE for SharePoint, MCSA for Office 365, MCITP for SQL Server(R), MCSA and MCSE for Windows Server(R), and also his PMP certification. As a Senior Technical Instructor and Consultant, he has 30 years of experience in networking, SQL Server databases, SharePoint technologies, and project management. Brian's publications inc... more

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