Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help enterprise prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. In this workshop, you will learn how to enable, configure, and implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to leverage its industry-leading threat detection, analytics, and cross-platform endpoint management capabilities for both Windows and non-Windows environments.

12 hours(Suggested: 3 days, 4h/day)TechnicalProject ReadyHands-on Labs

MS Course ID: 00057

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025

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Pre-requisites

Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365 services, and the Azure portal

Related Certifications

SC-200

Course Syllabus

1

Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

• Introduction to Zero Trust
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Core capabilities
• Zero Trust and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• One platform, one agent
• Microsoft endpoint security plans
• Supported capabilities by platform
150 mins
Lecture
2

Hands-on Labs

• Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Onboard Machines
90 mins
Lab
3

Planning and Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

• Preparing for your deployment
• Assigning roles and permissions
• Identifying architecture
• Onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Example Deployments
• Configuring capabilities
• Managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint after initial setup
• Safe Deployment Practice
150 mins
Lecture
4

Hands-on Labs

• End to end EDR (Incident, Alerts, Actions and Live Responses)
• Vulnerability Management and Mitigation
90 mins
Lab
5

Onboarding and Configuring Devices

• Onboarding Windows Clients
• Onboarding Windows Servers
• Onboarding non-Windows devices
• Integration with Microsoft Defender forCloud
• Configuring Microsoft Defender forEndpoint on MacOS
• Configuring Microsoft Defender forEndpoint on Linux
• Configuring Mobile Threat Defense andAndroid features
• Configure endpoint data loss prevention settings
• Detecting threats and protecting endpoint
• Integration with Microsoft Sentinel
150 mins
Lecture
6

Hands-on Labs

• Configure and Test Defender forEndpoint capabilities
• Simulate and Investigate Attacks
90 mins
Lab

What You'll Learn

Understand core concepts and best practices
Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
Learn from certified Microsoft experts
Prepare for relevant certifications
Access to lab environments
Post-training support and resources

Course Details

Duration
12 hours
Level
Intermediate
Role
Technical
Course Type
Project Ready
Partner Segment
SMB, Enterprise
Course Stage
Available
Hands-on Labs
Yes

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