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Intermediate
Cloud & M365 Security
Secure your Microsoft 365 environment, Azure infrastructure, and cloud workloads. Configuration hardening, monitoring, and best practices — from a certified Microsoft Partner that manages M365 environments daily.
5 weeks14 modulesCertificate included
What You'll Learn
Harden Microsoft 365 tenant configuration against common attacks
Implement conditional access policies and identity protection
Configure Azure security services (Defender, Sentinel, Key Vault)
Monitor SaaS application logins and detect configuration drift
Secure email with anti-phishing, anti-spam, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF
Manage data loss prevention (DLP) across M365 applications
Reduce cloud infrastructure spending while improving security posture
Implement backup and disaster recovery for cloud workloads
Full Curriculum
14 modules · Self-paced · Hands-on labs included
1
Cloud Security Fundamentals
Shared responsibility modelCloud threat landscapeIdentity as the new perimeter
2
Microsoft 365 Security Baseline
Secure ScoreTenant hardening checklistDefault configuration risksQuick wins
3
Identity & Access Management
Azure AD configurationConditional access policiesMFA enforcementPrivileged identity management
4
Email Security Deep Dive
Exchange Online ProtectionAnti-phishing policiesSafe Links & Safe AttachmentsDMARC/DKIM/SPF setup
5
SaaS Application Security
App registration reviewOAuth consent managementShadow IT discoveryCloud App Security
6
Data Loss Prevention
DLP policy creationSensitivity labelsInformation barriersCompliance Center configuration
7
Microsoft Defender Suite
Defender for EndpointDefender for Office 365Defender for IdentityUnified portal management
8
Azure Security Services
Azure DefenderAzure Sentinel basicsKey Vault managementNetwork security groups
9
Azure Infrastructure Security
Virtual network securityStorage account protectionCompute securityContainer security basics
10
Monitoring & Alerting
Unified audit logAlert policiesAutomated investigationCustom detection rules
11
Backup & Disaster Recovery
M365 backup strategiesVeeam for M365Azure backupRTO/RPO planning
12
Cost Optimization
License right-sizingReserved instancesResource taggingSpending alerts and budgets
13
Compliance in the Cloud
Compliance ManagerRegulatory templatesAudit readinessData residency
14
Capstone: M365 Security Audit
Full tenant assessmentGap identificationRemediation roadmapFinal presentation
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 administration
- Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals
- Access to an M365 tenant (trial or production) for labs
- Understanding of identity concepts (authentication, authorization)
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for IT professionals, business leaders, and team members who want practical, hands-on cybersecurity skills they can apply immediately in their organization.
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