Threat Mitigation with Defender for Endpoint

In an era of sophisticated cyber attacks, securing organizational endpoints is more critical than ever. This course introduces you to the essentials of endpoint security and threat mitigation using Defender for Endpoint. You will transition from a beginner to a security practitioner capable of navigating the security console, understanding alerts, and initiating response actions. By focusing on foundational security concepts and modern zero-trust principles, you will learn how to reduce the attack surface of your network and remediate active threats. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of endpoint detection and response (EDR) and zero-trust security. - Configure basic device onboarding and security settings within the Defender portal. - Investigate security alerts, device timelines, and user activities to identify potential breaches. - Apply threat containment strategies, such as isolating compromised devices and blocking malicious files. - Perform basic threat hunting queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to proactively find vulnerabilities. - Manage vulnerability assessments to identify and patch weak points in your infrastructure. The course begins with essential cybersecurity terminology and the architecture of Defender for Endpoint, before guiding you through the practical workflows of threat investigation, response, and proactive defense. This course is designed for aspiring security analysts, IT administrators, and beginners looking to enter the field of cybersecurity, with no prior experience in endpoint security required. Start reading today to build your foundational skills in modern endpoint threat mitigation.