By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Implement Zero Trust Security: Apply Zero Trust principles to secure identities, devices, and applications in SMB environments using Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Business: Deploy and manage advanced threat protection features, including Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
• Strengthen Email and Collaboration Security: Optimize anti-spam, anti-phishing, and anti-malware settings and configure Safe Links and Safe Attachments for secure communications.
• Deploy and Manage Security Baselines: Customize and implement Microsoft’s security baselines to protect endpoints, apps, and browsers while minimizing operational risks.
• Automate Security Operations: Utilize PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Intune to automate the deployment and management of security policies.
• Develop a Threat Response Plan: Establish and operationalize incident response strategies to detect, remediate, and prevent security breaches.
• Protect Sensitive Data: Implement data governance strategies, including sensitivity labels, retention policies, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to safeguard critical information.
• Apply Conditional Access Policies: Integrate risk-based policies to enforce secure access to corporate resources based on device compliance and user behavior.
• These objectives will equip you to design, implement, and maintain robust security frameworks tailored to SMBs, leveraging the full capabilities of Microsoft 365.

• Prerequisites
• To get the most out of this course, you should have:
• Basic IT Knowledge: Familiarity with IT systems, networking, and general security principles.
• Experience with Microsoft 365: A working knowledge of Microsoft 365 features, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Access to a Microsoft 365 Tenant: A Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription (or equivalent) to follow along with hands-on exercises.
• Required Equipment
• Computer or Laptop:
• Windows 10/11 operating system recommended.
• Sufficient performance to run Microsoft 365 administrative tools and PowerShell scripts.
• Internet Connection: Reliable access to the internet for cloud-based Microsoft 365 services.
• Microsoft Intune Access: If you plan to implement device management features, Intune integration is essential.
• Administrative Privileges: Admin-level access to a Microsoft 365 tenant for configuring policies and managing devices.
• PowerShell Installed: The latest version of Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core for scripting exercises.