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Microsoft Defender: Introduction

Since Microsoft Defender comprises a number of solutions to protect various aspects of your cloud environment, in this course you'll learn what the various components are and where they fit in to your security structure.

Beginner
26m
(11)

Created by Rishalin Pillay

Last Updated Jun 29, 2023

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Microsoft Defender: Introduction

Since Microsoft Defender comprises a number of solutions to protect various aspects of your cloud environment, in this course you'll learn what the various components are and where they fit in to your security structure.

Beginner
26m
(11)

Created by Rishalin Pillay

Last Updated Jun 29, 2023

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Microsoft Defender is a cybersecurity solution which comprises of a number products. Understanding where these products fit in and how they are used to address different types of cybersecurity risks are key when you are looking at implementing this in your organization. In this course, Microsoft Defender: Introduction, you’ll learn about the Microsoft Defender suite of products. First, you'll gain insight into the different components of the suite and what purpose they serve in protecting your enterprise. Next, you'll explore each component and how they fit into the protection, detection, and response pillars. Finally, you'll be introduced to Sentinel which enables you to unify all alerts and work on taking action within your environment. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills needed to fully understand the Microsoft Defender suite as you progress on this series.

Microsoft Defender: Introduction
Beginner
26m
(11)
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Rishalin Pillay
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Rishalin Pillay has over 12 years of cybersecurity experience and has acquired a vast amount of skills consulting for Fortune 500 companies while taking part in projects performing tasks in network security design, implementation, and vulnerability analysis. He holds many certifications that demonstrate his knowledge and expertise in the cybersecurity field. He is an author and content contributor to a number of books.

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