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Get to grips with Microsoft’s enterprise defense suite and its capabilities, deployments, incident response, and defense against cyber threats Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook

Key Features

Help in understanding Microsoft 365 Defender and how it is crucial for security operationsImplementation of the proactive security defense capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity,Office 365, and Cloud Apps so that attacks can be stopped before they startA guide to hunting and responding to threats using M365D’s extended detection and response capabilities

Book Description

This book will help you get up and running with Microsoft 365 Defender and help you use the whole suite effectively.You’ll start with a quick overview of cybersecurity risks that modern organizations face, such as ransomware and APT attacks, how Microsoft is making massive investments in security today, and gain an understanding of how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by diving deep into configurations and their architecture.As you progress, you’ll learn how to configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and onboard and manage macOS, Android, and Linux MDE devices for effective solutions. You’ll also learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity and explore its different deployment methods that can protect your hybrid identity platform, as well as how to configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Cloud Apps, and manage KQL queries for advanced hunting with ease.Toward the end, you’ll find out how M365D can be integrated with Sentinel and how to use APIs for incident response.By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 Defender, and how to protect and respond to security threats.

What you will learn

Understand the Threat Landscape for enterprisesEffectively implement end-point securityManage identity and access management using Microsoft 365 defenderProtect the productivity suite with Microsoft Defender for Office 365Hunting for threats using Microsoft 365 Defender

Who this book is for

You’re a security engineer, incident responder, blue teamer, or an IT security professional who wants to deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Defender services and successfully investigate and respond tocyber threatsYou have a basic understanding of networking, vulnerabilities, operating systems, email, Active Directory, and cloud apps

Get to grips with Microsoft's enterprise defense suite and its capabilities, deployments, incident response, and defense against cyber threatsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebookKey FeaturesHelp in understanding Microsoft 365 Defender and how it is crucial for security operationsImplementation of the proactive security defense capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps so that attacks can be stopped before they startA guide to hunting and responding to threats using M365D’s extended detection and response capabilitiesBook DescriptionThis book will help you get up and running with Microsoft 365 Defender and help you use the whole suite effectively.You’ll start with a quick overview of cybersecurity risks that modern organizations face, such as ransomware and APT attacks, how Microsoft is making massive investments in security today, and gain an understanding of how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by diving deep into configurations and their architecture.As you progress, you’ll learn how to configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and onboard and manage macOS, Android, and Linux MDE devices for effective solutions. You’ll also learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity and explore its different deployment methods that can protect your hybrid identity platform, as well as how to configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Cloud Apps, and manage KQL queries for advanced hunting with ease. Toward the end, you’ll find out how M365D can be integrated with Sentinel and how to use APIs for incident response.By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 Defender, and how to protect and respond to security threats.What you will learnUnderstand the Threat Landscape for enterprisesEffectively implement end-point securityManage identity and access management using Microsoft 365 defenderProtect the productivity suite with Microsoft Defender for Office 365Hunting for threats using Microsoft 365 DefenderWho this book is forYou’re a security engineer, incident responder, blue teamer, or an IT security professional who wants to deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Defender services and successfully investigate and respond tocyber threatsYou have a basic understanding of networking, vulnerabilities, operating systems, email, Active Directory, and cloud apps

Gain an up-to-date, practical understanding of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and learn how to run it reliably in real environments with this expert-led practitioner's guide. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesUnderstand and compare Defender endpoint security capabilities on all supported operating systemsLearn how to deal with complex deployment and configuration scenariosFind new ways of tuning the product to your specific environmentSet yourself up for success by preparing for incidents with recommendations from seasoned professionalsBook DescriptionModern organizations run on constantly changing endpoints, yet many teams still struggle to get the most out of Defender endpoint security. Coverage gaps, noisy detections, mixed platforms, and unclear device behavior often get in the way of effective prevention, detection, and response. This second edition helps you tackle those challenges directly. Updated for today s Defender endpoint security, and the broader Microsoft Defender ecosystem, it shows how MDE works across clients, servers, and now mobile devices, and how to align deployments with real-world constraints. New chapters on mobile threat defense, production rollout, and tuning provide practical guidance for moving beyond pilot environments, handling edge cases, and protecting critical and legacy assets. Throughout, the book brings together IT and SecOps viewpoints to help you operate Defender for Endpoint with more clarity and less friction. You ll learn how to maintain sensor health, interpret incidents confidently, reduce noise without weakening protection, and troubleshoot recurring issues. Whether you re refining an existing deployment or planning a new one, this edition gives you a clearer path to making Defender for Endpoint a reliable part of your security program.What you will learnExplore the current Defender for Endpoint architecture and capabilitiesClarify how next-gen protection, ASR, and EDR work togetherPrepare a deployment plan that fits your estate, risk, and existing toolsRoll out Defender for Endpoint to production in staged, testable phasesProtect mobile devices using Defender for Endpoint and MTDTune alerts, exclusions, and policies for different scenarios and assetsSupport SecOps investigations using incidents, hunting, and device dataDiagnose common health, connectivity, and performance issues in live estatesWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals, security engineers, incident responders, endpoint administrators, and IT pros who are responsible for planning, deploying, or operating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. It assumes a basic understanding of systems management, endpoint security, security baselines, and networking. Returning readers get updated, real-world guidance plus new coverage of mobile devices, production rollouts, and tuning. New readers get a structured introduction from core concepts to deployment, operations, and troubleshooting.